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AE52 MDZ

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,300 mi
Last recorded125,300 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 125,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 125,268 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

damage to nearside front door mirror but not affecting view to rear

front brake disc worn

Pass 1 Dec 2016 115,259 miles

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

various points of slight corrosion on van

Pass 20 Nov 2015 108,566 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 102,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 95,023 miles

off side front metal brake pipe rusting inside chassis rail

several areas of chassis starting to rust

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,727 miles

near side front tyre worn very close to legal limits

off side and near side sill panel areas rusting through

off side front tyre worn very close to legal limits

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,019 miles

near side front indicator lens damaged

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush worn

off side and near side front tyres very close to legal limits

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,669 miles

both wiper blades are in poor condition

offside door mirror is damaged

offside headlight is damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,078 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 58,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,719 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)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 52,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,353 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 34,733 miles

spare tyre below legal minimum

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 MDZ is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

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

Is AE52 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 MDZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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