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HF51 DBY

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

213,805 mi
Last recorded213,805 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 DBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 213,805 miles

o/s & n/s rear chassis out rigers corroded on limit

o/s and n/s rear chassis has heavy corrosion on limit

rear cross member heavily corroded

under body corroded in several places

vehicle weight at time of test 3116 KG

Pass 26 Jul 2018 206,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 205,108 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 200,355 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

surface rust around rear suspension

Pass 13 Mar 2015 194,176 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 186,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 177,396 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 164,249 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 151,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front wheel bearing suspect very slight noise no roughness.

Rear shackle bushes slight play.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 136,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 119,150 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 104,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,024 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel baring slight noise.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,371 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 65,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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HF51 DBY is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HF51 DBY, 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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HF51 DBY is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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