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AE02 LHZ

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

97,764 mi
Last recorded97,764 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 97,764 miles

General under body corrosion noted not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 97,764 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting near to rear leaf spring mounting multiple point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General under body corrosion noted not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,876 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 96,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 94,951 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 92,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill and o/s/r wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 92,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and outer layer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill and o/s/r wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 90,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp PUTS STOP LAMP ON PERMANENT (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 72,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 70,299 miles

Rear Lower Panel corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,508 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 58,391 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside inner sills slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 58,381 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside All position lamps not working side panel light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing catch missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside inner sills slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,176 miles

Nearside Rear Rear Bumper insecure at nearside of vehicle

Nearside Side step has some damage

Pass 12 May 2015 46,063 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 46,000 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside slidding door window broken

Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,154 miles

nearside rear side window cracked

rear cross member corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,154 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nearside rear side window cracked

rear cross member corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,694 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 33,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,109 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 27,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 24,266 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front inner brake discs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,266 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front inner brake discs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,568 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine oil leak

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,937 miles

engine oil leak

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2009 19,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

engine oil leak

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,230 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,341 miles

2nd alternater belt loose

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

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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AE02 LHZ is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE02 LHZ, 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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AE02 LHZ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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