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AR51 FKG

2002 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,217 mi
Last recorded189,217 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FKG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 189,217 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body has surface rust not excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2015

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 164,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 164,339 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 155,959 miles

Offside rear foot-brake slower than nearside rear, not considered excessive.

Several chassis cross-members excessively corroded & holed, none considered to be in prescribed areas.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 155,952 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded, only excessively in parts mentioned on VT30.

Offside rear foot-brake slower than nearside rear, not considered excessive.

Several chassis cross-members excessively corroded & holed, none considered to be in prescribed areas.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 146,513 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 146,268 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 133,363 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 133,361 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 120,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 106,695 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 106,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 92,614 miles

nearside mirror cracked (not affecting view to rear)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 78,690 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 78,068 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr parking brake binding. †

slight damage to n/s door mirror glass.

small chip in front windscreen.

Pass 8 May 2006 66,882 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

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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AR51 FKG is a 2002 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AR51 FKG, 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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AR51 FKG is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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