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AE52 LOF

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,467 mi
Last recorded144,467 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 LOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2017 144,467 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch excessively corroded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill chalked areas (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped chalked (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brake compensator (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch excessively corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - all chalked areas (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill chalked areas (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger all chalked areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fixed shackle - all chalked areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded swinging shackle chalked areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger corroded away (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fixed shackle - all chalked areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded swinging shackle - all chalked areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front to rear - rear section chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Heavy corrosion noted full length of chassis and floor areas

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 137,418 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

water leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 137,418 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

water leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 135,318 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 135,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 128,075 miles

both main brake pipes corroded and slightly insecure

both no/plate lights dim

both wiper blades poor

o/s front step corroded not perscribed and general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and both rear getting low in tread

o/s rear wheel rim buckled

Fail 27 Dec 2012 128,075 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both main brake pipes corroded and slightly insecure

both no/plate lights dim

both wiper blades poor

o/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s front step corroded not perscribed and general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and both rear getting low in tread

o/s rear wheel rim buckled

Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,190 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

corrosion to inner wings under bonnet and general corrosion to under side of vehicle

front brake discs slightly corroded

noise from n/s rear hub when spun suspect brake linning adrift

slight bind o/s front hub

Fail 28 Nov 2011 109,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

corrosion to inner wings under bonnet and general corrosion to under side of vehicle

foot brake travel

front brake discs slightly corroded

noise from n/s rear hub when spun suspect brake linning adrift

o/s front brake pipe to flexi corroded

slight bind o/s front hub

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,691 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 94,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 80,489 miles

nsr tyre worn on outre edges but ok for mot

Fail 2 Dec 2008 80,489 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

nsr tyre worn on outre edges but ok for mot

Pass 19 Nov 2007 67,360 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 67,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,449 miles

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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 LOF is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LOF, 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 LOF is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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