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AE52 MLZ

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,025 mi
Last recorded132,025 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 132,025 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 126,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2015 126,851 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 121,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust boxes delaminating

Fail 1 Dec 2014 121,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust boxes delaminating

Fail 3 Dec 2012 111,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 111,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 106,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 106,108 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 101,704 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 97,883 miles

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

offside front side step corroded and very weak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,544 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,298 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 73,298 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,444 miles

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

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 MLZ is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

AE52 MLZ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AE52 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 MLZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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