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ST51 FWD

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,105 mi
Last recorded108,105 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,105 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arche (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

prop shaft has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2018 92,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 92,693 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view w/screen has wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear light holder member badly corroded.

n/s/front w/arch corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,013 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/front w/arch corroded.

w/screen has wiper damage (as yet drivers view is not impaired).

Fail 13 Sep 2017 91,013 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/front w/arch corroded.

w/screen has wiper damage (as yet drivers view is not impaired).

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,389 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front top marker lights not working

n/s/rear inner tyre perished.

windscreen ha wiper damage (drivers view not affected).

Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front top marker lights not working

n/s/rear inner tyre perished.

windscreen ha wiper damage (drivers view not affected).

Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,254 miles

n/s/rear inner tyre perished.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 85,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear inner tyre perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,473 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,895 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front markers and o/s/r marker lights notworking.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 78,893 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front markers and o/s/r marker lights notworking.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 75,442 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,266 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

ns/rear h/ brake cable needs attention (insecure to chassis).

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,242 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

n/s/front top marker not working.

n/s/mirror has slight damage (view as yet not affected).

o/s/side marker not working.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 68,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

n/s/front top marker not working.

n/s/mirror has slight damage (view as yet not affected).

o/s/side marker not working.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 61,961 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,236 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 53,981 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 FWD 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 60.9%.

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 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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

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

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The MOT history for ST51 FWD shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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