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AR51 NNC

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

217,406 mi
Last recorded217,406 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 NNC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 217,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 203,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 203,033 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 191,939 miles

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

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

engine oil on gearbox

Fail 25 Mar 2014 191,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

engine oil on gearbox

Pass 25 Mar 2013 182,057 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch becoming corroded

offside & nearside outer sill panels corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play & noise

signs of possible fuel leak from pump area

very slight play in offside steering

Fail 25 Mar 2013 182,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch becoming corroded

offside & nearside outer sill panels corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play & noise

signs of possible fuel leak from pump area

very slight play in offside steering

Pass 30 Mar 2012 169,979 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 169,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f pressure low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 154,893 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 154,893 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 142,340 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight play & noise

Fail 15 Apr 2010 142,049 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight play & noise

Pass 15 Apr 2009 131,703 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 131,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 117,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 113,066 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 101,155 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 101,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NNC is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NNC, 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 NNC is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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