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H8 KAH

2002 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

226,246 mi
Last recorded226,246 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 KAH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 226,246 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Nov 2013 226,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Sep 2012 211,676 miles

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

gear selection cables have been repaired/held in place

Fail 21 Sep 2012 211,675 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gear selection cables have been repaired/held in place

Pass 1 Mar 2011 191,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some under body damage

Pass 15 Feb 2010 171,403 miles

ADVISE TO REPLACE CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP

FRONT / REAR NO PLATES BECOMING DETERIORATED / FRONT NO PLATE BECOMING CRACKED ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE CABLE SLIGHTLY KINKED / DAMAGED ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.......

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT ADVISE ATTENTION A.S.A.P.......

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / WEARING ON INNER EDGE / ADVISE TO REPLACE 195 / 70 / 15 8 PLY

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN MUD ETC

Pass 13 Feb 2009 153,149 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 133,304 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 111,682 miles

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

front brake discs worn

possible fault on n/s driveshaft requires further investigation

slight noise from o/s/f wheel when spun possibly start of wheel bearing

Fail 14 Feb 2007 111,616 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs worn

possible fault on n/s drive shaft requires further investigation

slight noise from o/s/f wheel when spun possibly start of wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2006 92,254 miles

front brake pads low

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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H8 KAH is a 2002 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H8 KAH, 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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H8 KAH is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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