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OW51 KWE

2002 Ford Van

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,763 mi
Last recorded65,763 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Van101,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 KWE
MakeFord
ModelVan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2025 65,759 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective don't open by key provided (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outter sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

no reverse lights

Pass 16 Aug 2024 59,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2024 59,658 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 59,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 58,501 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 58,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Attached to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus side wall cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 56,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus side wall cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,947 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,399 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 45,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,529 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 23,529 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Van?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
4,972
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
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OW51 KWE is a 2002 Ford Van in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Ford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 101,256 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 Van fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW51 KWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OW51 KWE registered?

OW51 KWE is a 2002 Ford Van, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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