CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE52 LPV

2002 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,233 mi
Last recorded82,233 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 LPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,089 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 70,819 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,005 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,069 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 65,057 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,552 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 61,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,609 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,588 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,086 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tipper body floor poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,045 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 50,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,628 miles

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

deep cut n/s/r side wall outer tyre

o/s/r body marker light hanging down

Pass 26 Nov 2011 43,735 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,623 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,102 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,123 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall has cuts.

Fail 11 Dec 2008 34,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror cracked.

o/s/r light lens cracked.

o/s/r tyre outer wall has cuts.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,486 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,943 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE52 LPV is a 2002 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 LPV?

You can check the full history of AE52 LPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE52 LPV registered?

AE52 LPV is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 LPV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE52 LPV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE52 LPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.