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A4 LYS

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

40,339 mi
Last recorded40,339 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 40,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 40,236 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 39,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Front markers u/s: < 2100mm wide

Offside Front inner wing beginning to corrode.

Pass 8 Feb 2024 35,598 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 35,598 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,453 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 35,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 34,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 34,315 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance

Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,186 miles

small corrosion hole in o/s outer sill but not within prescribed area

Fail 30 Jul 2018 33,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

small corrosion hole in o/s outer sill but not within prescribed area

Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,662 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 32,662 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,158 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 32,156 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,030 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,189 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 29,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,224 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer skin loose

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2012 26,224 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin loose

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,796 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,130 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 11,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,367 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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A4 LYS is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A4 LYS, 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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What year was A4 LYS registered?

A4 LYS is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is A4 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 LYS shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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