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AE52 EYL

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

173,971 mi
Last recorded173,971 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2022 173,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step to loading body jagged and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing,corroded to excess (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bar behind drivers door corroded and jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing corroded to excess (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour light lens smashed (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure above rear bumper,body not secured/snapped away from bracket (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Bonnet unable to open

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion noted to all components,not affecting any testable items apart from those outlined above

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear load body heavy corrosion,load floor corroded to excess

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 165,372 miles

CHASSIS GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 28 Sep 2021 165,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1857516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

WATER LEAK

Pass 17 Nov 2020 156,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underside of vechile corroded not affecting any testable items at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2020 156,890 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vechile corroded not affecting any testable items at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2019 149,232 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded not affecting contiuity at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2019 149,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under side step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under side step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front chassis corroded not affecting contiuity at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2018 146,496 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 146,496 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 144,328 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 144,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 138,999 miles

osf door mirror cover missng

Fail 6 Aug 2016 138,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

clutch worn

osf door mirror cover missng

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sign of corrosion to nearside sill area

Sign of corrosion to offside sill area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 109,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sign of corrosion to nearside sill area

Sign of corrosion to offside sill area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,885 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 90,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,120 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 73,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer cover detached but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

WISHBONE BUSHES DETERIORATING

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

WISHBONE BUSHES DETERIORATING

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,516 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 37,516 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,386 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 21,152 miles

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,142 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 11,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AE52 EYL 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 53.3%.

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 AE52 EYL, 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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AE52 EYL is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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