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ST51 FDG

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,632 mi
Last recorded114,632 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 114,632 miles

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

van has had lots of welding and heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2012 107,000 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

van has been welded at rear and undersealed

van has rust underneath

Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,080 miles

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

van has slight corrosion at rear

Fail 9 Sep 2010 90,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 82,755 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2009 82,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,527 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 77,527 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,820 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,734 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 FDG is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG?

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What year was ST51 FDG registered?

ST51 FDG is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is ST51 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 FDG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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