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AD51 HCU

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,032 mi
Last recorded126,032 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,032 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 126,032 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,110 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber slight pin hole visible

Fail 19 Sep 2019 122,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front oil leaking from sump and oil switch which has surrounded the power assisted steering device

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber slight pin hole visible

Offside Front mirror inoperative (switch faulty), motor works

Pass 9 Jul 2018 117,302 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 116,171 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 115,756 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 115,756 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,502 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both oil cooler pipes perished

dipstick tube corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2014 115,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both oil cooler pipes perished

dipstick tube corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 115,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust box outer skin corrded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 112,911 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 112,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,692 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Dec 2011 111,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 111,054 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 109,802 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 108,109 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 105,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 105,983 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 97,508 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 97,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 76,117 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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AD51 HCU is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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