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AC02 EAT

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 EAT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,631 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper mountings corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,342 miles

general underbody corrosion

rear chassis legs corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 61,881 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner door step corroding

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

Rear axle corroding

both inner & outer sills corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,133 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General, under body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 61,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foremost - inner wing area (also close to suspension mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rearmost - cab step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foremost spring mount - supporting panelling. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor / inner arch, within shock absorbers prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General, under body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 60,642 miles

front subframe/ suspension corroding

general underbody corrosion

rear chassis legs corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,620 miles

general underbody corrosion

washers slightly poor in operation

Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing chain cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 60,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sill corroded (close to fuel filler neck area)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing chain cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,433 miles

both rear outer sills holed & corroded

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 59,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear outer sills holed & corroded

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 58,534 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded and loose

Fail 4 Aug 2017 58,534 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,716 miles

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,432 miles

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

wiper blades slightly poor

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,864 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars & perished with age

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,566 miles

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS AND CRACKED AND PERRISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,406 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,273 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,268 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)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,204 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,031 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 44,192 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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AC02 EAT is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AC02 EAT, 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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AC02 EAT is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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