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AE52 FCY

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

148,241 mi
Last recorded148,241 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 FCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 148,241 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 148,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 148,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDER SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LE (ENGINE MOUNTING) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 145,736 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all over under body welding repairs covered in sealant

Fail 17 May 2022 145,716 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inn outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 142,893 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 142,893 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 134,668 miles

corrosion o/s/f. outside specified area

Fail 17 Oct 2019 134,502 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger chassis section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion o/s/f. outside specified area

Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 126,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,569 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear load sensing valve both sides of chassis (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by nearside rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside chassis by rear shock absorbers (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside front chassis by brake pipe support (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 123,385 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 123,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger by rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigge by rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,700 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front chassis corroded, not a prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all wheel arches slightly corroded, no sharp edges

Fail 6 Oct 2015 120,700 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front chassis corroded, not a prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all wheel arches slightly corroded, no sharp edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,506 miles

offside front and rear wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges

offside front chassis corroded, not in a prescribed area

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2014 117,506 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

offside front and rear wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges

offside front chassis corroded, not in a prescribed area

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2013 114,396 miles

offside front and rear wheel arch's corroded, no sharp edges

Fail 10 Oct 2013 114,396 miles

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

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)

offside front and rear wheel arch's corroded, no sharp edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,527 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust box outer skin loose

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,747 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 97,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,500 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 92,500 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 80,266 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 64,426 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,426 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,983 miles

front tyres low on tread n/s 2mm o/s 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,970 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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AE52 FCY is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 FCY, 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 FCY is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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