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AIG 8491

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

208,573 mi
Last recorded208,573 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 8491
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 208,573 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure all saddle bolts loose on both springs (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked areas on forward spring mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front inner steps and lower body heavily corroded and weak

inner lower body areas corroded and weak

loadfloor corroded

rear crossmember corroded/weak

rear leaf spring eyes bushes worn

towbar socket damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2019 202,738 miles

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

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle,front and rear suspension prescribed areas.

rear crossmember in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2019 202,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle,front and rear suspension prescribed areas.

rear crossmember in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2016 202,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement springeye (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement springeye (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear service brake low effort

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

corrosion on underside and components

drivers seat worn

pedal antislips worn

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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AIG 8491 is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 AIG 8491, 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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AIG 8491 is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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