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A7 HWR

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

160,993 mi
Last recorded160,993 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 160,993 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 160,993 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 154,588 miles

this vehicle has been welded and undersealed

Fail 29 Sep 2016 154,572 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH INNER AND OUTTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 148,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condioion

Fail 24 Sep 2015 148,477 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condioion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,202 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 138,202 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 130,289 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 130,275 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 120,320 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 120,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 112,063 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 112,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 106,479 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 106,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 100,857 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 100,857 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,056 miles

fanbelt in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2007 88,443 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 88,443 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,485 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 84,485 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A7 HWR is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 114,966 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 A7 HWR, 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 24 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A7 HWR is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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