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ST51 BXX

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,983 mi
Last recorded113,983 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 BXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 113,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside corroded (6.1.A.1)

nearside chassis corroded around load sensing valve

Fail 9 Nov 2017 113,947 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mounting area at inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mounting points at chassis and inner and outer sills. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front and rear mounting points at chassis and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside corroded (6.1.A.1)

nearside chassis corroded around load sensing valve

Pass 24 Oct 2016 110,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 110,007 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,529 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,241 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 100,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,108 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise o/s rear tyre perrished

brakepipes covered in underseal

Fail 21 Oct 2013 95,108 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise o/s rear tyre perrished

brakepipes covered in underseal

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,232 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes covered ion underseal

Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake disc inner faces slightly deteriorated but not affecting performance

front number cracked but still secure

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,509 miles

Both rear shock absorbers quite soft

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside rear tyre wall slight perishing

Rear crossmember heavily corroded

Slight damage to Drivers seatbelt webbing

Fail 29 Oct 2009 83,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

195/70 R15C - Offside front tyre right on legal limit

Both rear shock absorbers quite soft

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside rear tyre wall slight perishing

Rear crossmember heavily corroded

Slight damage to Drivers seatbelt webbing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,573 miles

Nearside front fog light inoperative

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge - possible seperation

Slight noise from Nearside front - suspect wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 79,573 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front fog light inoperative

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge - possible seperation

Slight noise from Nearside front - suspect wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,102 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 74,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,084 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 66,084 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,967 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 BXX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BXX, 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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ST51 BXX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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