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AO51 SXA

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,827 mi
Last recorded151,827 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 SXA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 151,827 miles

Rear Brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 12 Apr 2016 140,086 miles

front tyres feathered

Pass 20 Mar 2015 129,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 123,224 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 119,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

n/s sill corroded

n/s/r wheelarch corroded

o/s sill corroded

o/s/r wheelarch corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 112,079 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

towbar electric socket broken

Pass 12 Jan 2011 102,711 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 12 Jan 2011 102,711 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Jan 2010 95,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 88,849 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 1 Feb 2008 83,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 71,665 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 71,664 miles

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

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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AO51 SXA is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AO51 SXA, 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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AO51 SXA is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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