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AE52 LBV

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,514 mi
Last recorded188,514 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 LBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 188,514 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 182,869 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to body side panels and rear doors

front tyres scrubbing edges

general corrosion on chassis and all crossmembers

n/s front brake pipe out of clip

oil leak from sump plug

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Nov 2011 182,862 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to body side panels and rear doors

front tyres scrubbing edges

general corrosion on chassis and all crossmembers

n/s front brake pipe out of clip

oil leak from sump plug

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2011 170,340 miles

Corrosion to rear of chassis around rear spring hangers.

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

Rear crossmember corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 170,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Corrosion to rear of chassis around rear spring hangers.

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

Rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 158,372 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall and chunk missing but not showing cords

Fail 4 Jan 2010 158,359 miles

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall and chunk missing but not showing cords

Fail 18 Dec 2008 147,058 miles

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

Outer skin deteriorated on BOTH silencers.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 147,058 miles

Outer skin deteriorated on BOTH silencers.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 136,329 miles

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

Rear spring swinging shackle lower bushes slightly worn.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 136,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 113,281 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 LBV is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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