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A5 RCU

2002 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,555 mi
Last recorded143,555 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 143,555 miles

screen chipped-cracked-ns outer edge,sills-pipes-chassis-arches rusting,brake discs pitting-judder,tyres cracking,nsf suspension arm bush splitting

Pass 30 Dec 2024 139,008 miles

reverse light inop,screen cracked ns lower,pedal rubbers poor,brakes-exhaust-pipes-underbody-subframe-sills-arches-chassis running gear rusting,discs scored pitting,tyre treads uneven wear,alternator belt noisy,horn dimming

Pass 28 Jul 2023 138,087 miles

reverse light inop,screen cracked,discs-exhaust-suspension-underbody-running gear rusting,pedal rubber poor,drive belt pulley noisy,brake judder

Pass 13 Jul 2021 133,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 133,566 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 133,511 miles

passenger front tyre tread low,drivers rear outer tyre-tread low

Pass 25 Apr 2018 131,591 miles

front brake discs rusting,passenger front tyre low on tread

Pass 24 May 2017 130,458 miles

oil leak, n/s/f tyre close to limit, under body rusty in places

Fail 24 May 2017 130,458 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak, n/s/f tyre close to limit, under body rusty in places

Pass 4 May 2016 129,025 miles

propshaft rear bearing play,passenger front wishbone rear bush splitting,reverse lamp inop

Pass 6 May 2015 128,638 miles

oil leak, front pads close to limit, n/s/f tyre close to limit, n/s/f whishbone bushes worn cracking

Fail 1 May 2015 128,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak, front pads close to limit, n/s/f tyre close to limit, n/s/f whishbone bushes worn cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,201 miles

oil leak, brake valve bit stiff, n/s/r shocker seepage, o/s/r link bar has slight play, n/s parking low effort (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 94,766 miles

front whisbone bushes detairiated, n/s/f d bush has slight movement, rear brake load valve spring slightly seized

Fail 13 Dec 2012 94,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front whisbone bushes detairiated, n/s/f d bush has slight movement, rear brake load valve spring slightly seized

Pass 29 Dec 2011 92,388 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin,screen slightly chipped,both front top position markers inop

Fail 28 Dec 2011 92,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin,screen slightly chipped,both front top position markers inop

Pass 24 Dec 2010 89,026 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre slight bulge

Pass 28 Nov 2009 85,806 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

offside rear lamp lense damaged

screen slightly chipped

stop lamps not very bright

Fail 25 Nov 2009 85,804 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

offside rear lamp lense damaged

screen slightly chipped

stop lamps not very bright

Fail 15 Sep 2008 88,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 88,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 93,878 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 93,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 77,659 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 77,659 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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A5 RCU is a 2002 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A5 RCU, 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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A5 RCU is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for A5 RCU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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