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ST51 EHM

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,015 mi
Last recorded205,015 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 205,015 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 196,128 miles

n/s/f wing insicure at bottom.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 196,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012
Fail 7 Mar 2012

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 166,581 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 166,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 156,727 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 156,724 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

side door only opens from inside

Pass 28 Mar 2009 144,575 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2009 144,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

center rear seat insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2008 130,020 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 130,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 119,169 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 105,884 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 EHM 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 60%.

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 EHM, 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 EHM registered?

ST51 EHM is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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