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AO52 ZGL

2002 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,200 mi
Last recorded13,200 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 136,083 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 130,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 120,939 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 120,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s wing mirror casing missing

o/s/f brake disc badly scored

Pass 24 May 2010 103,706 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 103,690 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 83,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,031 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 77,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 63,582 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,789 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 52,785 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZGL is a 2002 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZGL, 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 AO52 ZGL registered?

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

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