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ST51 FDO

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,120 mi
Last recorded81,120 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,120 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 81,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded As seen from inner wheelarch corrosion at inner valance. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Detail as above (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At outer sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (rear section's). (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside front feed to flex hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 80,003 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At offside front chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (rear section's). (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside front feed to flex hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,441 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 70,432 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,389 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/r brakes lazy

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,360 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,155 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 58,155 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,423 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,508 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 FDO is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

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

Is ST51 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 FDO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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