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AR51 GYO

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,945 mi
Last recorded174,945 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GYO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 174,945 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 174,869 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod inner end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 167,652 miles

Nearside track rod inner end slight wear

Pass 8 Aug 2015 159,883 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 159,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 150,036 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 140,429 miles

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

n/s track rod slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2013 140,344 miles

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

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

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

n/s track rod slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2012 129,215 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 129,215 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 127,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 127,512 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 124,381 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 124,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 117,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 100,080 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 83,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 83,300 miles

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 GYO is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AR51 GYO, 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 AR51 GYO registered?

AR51 GYO is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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