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AO52 ZGH

2002 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,803 mi
Last recorded189,803 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZGH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 189,803 miles

All brakes slightly fluctuating

All tyres perishing/cracking

Bonnet difficult to open

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

Centre prop support bush worn

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour green (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various areas of corrosion to body, but not considered excessive

steering wheel slight free play

Fail 26 May 2022 189,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

All brakes slightly fluctuating

All tyres perishing/cracking

Bonnet difficult to open

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

Centre prop support bush worn

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour green (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various areas of corrosion to body, but not considered excessive

steering wheel slight free play

Pass 14 Feb 2020 189,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 186,883 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))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear top auxillary side light not working

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center cross member surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 179,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front outer sill step area corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near seat (5.2.6)

Offside Front inner wheel arch body corroded

Rear both front outer sills have slight corrosion not within prescribes areas

both rear inner sills have corrosion not within prescribed areas

both rear outer sill have slight corrosion not within prescribed areas

Fail 2 Aug 2017 179,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front outer sill step area corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near seat (5.2.6)

Offside Front inner wheel arch body corroded

Rear both front outer sills have slight corrosion not within prescribes areas

both rear inner sills have corrosion not within prescribed areas

both rear outer sill have slight corrosion not within prescribed areas

Pass 3 Aug 2016 172,688 miles

Rear cross members slight corrosion

Both rear door step areas corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parts of tail lift frame corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 172,655 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner sill step corroded

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat frame attachment suspect corrosion to be excessive under plastic cover in drivers step/ floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner sill step corroded

both lower legs to tail lift corroded

both rear cross members have slight surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 167,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 167,821 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 158,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 158,054 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside/offside handbrake outer cables rubbing on inner wheel rims

Pass 30 May 2012 151,745 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear inner tyre cut on inner wall but not down to cords

Pass 31 May 2011 144,319 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2011 144,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 122,969 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 122,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet catch seized

n/s/r inner and o/s/r outer tyres flat

Pass 17 Oct 2008 105,543 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 105,534 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside marker light showing white

vehicle very dirty inside and underside

Pass 9 Oct 2007 84,182 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 84,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,172 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 69,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs getting thin

front pads getting low

n/s and o/s front seat belts starting to fray

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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AO52 ZGH is a 2002 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO52 ZGH, 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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AO52 ZGH is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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