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ST51 FDE

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,390 mi
Last recorded122,390 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 122,390 miles

both front brake discs are worn

both headlight beam images are deteriorated

coolant level is low

n/s/f chassis is corroded and holed

o/s/f track rod end has play

various areas of corrosion has started

various brake pipes have started to corrode

Fail 31 Oct 2011 122,390 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

both headlight beam images are deteriorated

coolant level is low

n/s/f chassis is corroded and holed

o/s/f track rod end has play

various areas of corrosion has started

various brake pipes have started to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,585 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 88,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 59,737 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 59,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,016 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,424 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,407 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 FDE is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FDE, 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

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What year was ST51 FDE registered?

ST51 FDE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is ST51 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 FDE shows 9 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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