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HD52 ACX

2002 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,334 mi
Last recorded193,334 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 ACX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 193,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front excessive corrosion, not within prescribed area (outer sill)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front excessive corrosion, not within prescribed area (outer sill)

Offside Front unable to fully inspect drivers' seat belt due to seat belt padding cover

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

Offside excessive corrosion, not within prescribed area (outer sill, central)

Oil leak ()

Spare wheel missing at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth

Fail 2 Nov 2017 193,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, upper (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis fractured/cracked near shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, upper (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near front leaf spring mounting, excessive corrosion in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front excessive corrosion, not within prescribed area (outer sill)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front excessive corrosion, not within prescribed area (outer sill)

Offside Front unable to fully inspect drivers' seat belt due to seat belt padding cover

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside excessive corrosion, not within prescribed area (outer sill, central)

Oil leak ()

Spare wheel missing at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth

Pass 2 Nov 2016 184,877 miles

nearside rear chasis leg corroded, not excessive

Fail 25 Oct 2016 184,871 miles

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 39% (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear chasis leg corroded, not excessive

Pass 23 Oct 2015 179,918 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 173,870 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 173,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 158,294 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 158,294 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 145,386 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 145,386 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 133,018 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 133,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 119,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 119,840 miles

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 102,361 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 102,183 miles

Centre Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 83,984 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 45,959 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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HD52 ACX is a 2002 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HD52 ACX, 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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HD52 ACX is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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