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AD51 GWU

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,396 mi
Last recorded148,396 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 148,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides floor corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 148,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round vehicle / (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 148,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round vehicle / (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 148,297 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 148,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 148,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 146,081 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

various rust patches around underside.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 146,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

various rust patches around underside.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 145,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

note damage to bodywork

Pass 9 Sep 2014 145,058 miles

inner sills corroded

outer sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches to floor corroded

various holes out of prescribed areas

wheel arches corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 145,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner sills corroded

outer sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches to floor corroded

various holes out of prescribed areas

wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 144,563 miles

all wheel arches corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes cracking

both inner sills corroded

hole in nsr wheel arch out of prescribed area

nsf tyre on legal limit

rear bumper panel corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 144,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheel arches corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes cracking

both inner sills corroded

hole in nsr wheel arch out of prescribed area

nsf tyre on legal limit

rear bumper panel corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 139,135 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 132,070 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 132,070 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 124,285 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 115,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 115,645 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 107,262 miles

advise brake pedal rubber worn omn the edge

advise front suspension bushes deteriated on front wishbones

advise three stone cips in wind screen

Pass 30 Jul 2007 98,472 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 84,806 miles

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

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 GWU is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD51 GWU, 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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What year was AD51 GWU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD51 GWU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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