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ST51 APX

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 APX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,820 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,808 miles

exhaust rusty

front wings rusty

nearside sill holed outwith prescribed area

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2014 68,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty

front wings rusty

nearside sill holed outwith prescribed area

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

corrosion at both front wheel arches

corrosion at both front wings

corrosion at exhaust front mounting bracket

corrosion at offside outer sill

exhaust center silencer outer casing deteriorated

nearside brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

nearside outer sill holed just outwith prescribed area

Fail 4 Nov 2013 63,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

corrosion at both front wheel arches

corrosion at both front wings

corrosion at exhaust front mounting bracket

corrosion at offside outer sill

exhaust center silencer outer casing deteriorated

nearside brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

nearside outer sill holed just outwith prescribed area

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe across rear axle rusty

difficult to engage reverse gear

slight play in nearside steering rack ball end

Fail 5 Nov 2012 58,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe across rear axle rusty

difficult to engage reverse gear

slight play in nearside steering rack ball end

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,358 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,202 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,295 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 48,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,462 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,947 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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ST51 APX is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST51 APX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST51 APX registered?

ST51 APX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is ST51 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 APX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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