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AE52 MHK

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

203,973 mi
Last recorded203,973 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 203,973 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 192,964 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 192,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not welded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hand brake cable mounting cross member corroded to excess (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2016 185,844 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 185,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 178,151 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

Fail 15 Oct 2015 178,090 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

Pass 6 Oct 2014 170,273 miles

slight blow on rear tailpipe

Fail 3 Oct 2014 170,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

slight blow on rear tailpipe

Pass 4 Sep 2013 155,589 miles

underbody corrosion front to rear

Fail 28 Aug 2013 155,307 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

brakes not tested due to brake pipe burst

underbody corrosion front to rear

Pass 29 Aug 2012 140,059 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Sep 2011 125,343 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2010 109,988 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Sep 2009 94,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Sep 2008 79,900 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,900 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,393 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 65,393 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MHK is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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