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AE52 LXU

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

244,566 mi
Last recorded244,566 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 244,566 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside sills damaged and corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 244,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and offside sills damaged and corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 240,609 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s inner wheel arch

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror cracked but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 16 Jun 2016 263,914 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 234,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 232,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 269,897 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2013 269,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 29 May 2012 249,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise handbrake ajustment

advise n/s mirror glass cracked

advise slight play n/s ball joint

Pass 29 May 2012 249,947 miles

advise handbrake ajustment

advise n/s mirror glass cracked

advise slight play n/s ball joint

Pass 27 May 2011 212,101 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 May 2011 212,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 193,048 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 193,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 180,430 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 180,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 158,288 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 158,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 131,917 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 131,917 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

near side door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2006 99,761 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 99,761 miles

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

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

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 LXU is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LXU, 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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What year was AE52 LXU registered?

AE52 LXU is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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