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AD51 DSO

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,354 mi
Last recorded166,354 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 DSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 166,354 miles

Both rear shock shrouds broken

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded to excess but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside inner sill corroded to excess but not within any prescribed areas

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

Vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Fail 13 Jul 2021 166,327 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear shock shrouds broken

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded to excess but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Pass 21 May 2020 157,049 miles

Both outer and inner sills excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Fail 11 May 2020 157,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both outer and inner sills excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Pass 14 Jul 2018 154,786 miles

both front wheel bearings starting to get rough

under body correded

Fail 31 May 2018 154,771 miles

Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear number plate bulb not working

offside washer jet poor

Pass 5 Nov 2016 153,356 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 145,718 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre (side walls) starting to perish

Pass 30 Dec 2014 136,884 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 130,900 miles

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

Nearside and offside lower outer body sills corroding"in front of rear wheels".

Pass 9 Jan 2013 121,002 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 114,293 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 110,095 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 103,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 96,763 miles

Rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,213 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 81,213 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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AD51 DSO is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AD51 DSO, 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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AD51 DSO is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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