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ST51 FDD

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,737 mi
Last recorded72,737 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 FDD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 72,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 70,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar Ball has been removed

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 70,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit step significantly damaged (9.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar Ball has been removed

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 69,012 miles

All wheel arches corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 69,012 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

All wheel arches corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,190 miles

Nearside and offside Front wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,888 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 108,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,549 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,543 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,050 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,634 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 54,631 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,879 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,852 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,893 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,091 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,133 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 29,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 19,518 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 FDD is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST51 FDD?

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What year was ST51 FDD registered?

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

Is ST51 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 FDD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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