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H987 DAG

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

141,429 mi
Last recorded141,429 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 DAG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 141,429 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 140,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 139,917 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 138,660 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 138,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 137,828 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 137,740 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 137,200 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,806 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 136,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 135,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 134,550 miles

rear cross member rusty general condition of van surface rust underside

Fail 29 Jan 2015 134,549 miles

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

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

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

rear cross member rusty general condition of van surface rust underside

Pass 23 Jan 2014 132,551 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 132,551 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 130,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 127,765 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 127,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 124,870 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 124,864 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 122,083 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 122,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 117,631 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 113,682 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 110,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 103,808 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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H987 DAG is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H987 DAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H987 DAG registered?

H987 DAG is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is H987 DAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H987 DAG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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