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AE52 RYJ

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,158 mi
Last recorded117,158 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 117,158 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 117,056 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides inner seals excessively corroded near rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step excessively corroded has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chazi corroded close to spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Excessively corroded within 30cm of engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush worn but not excessively no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 112,434 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step panel corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres starting to crack on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 112,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step panel corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres starting to crack on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 109,411 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural

Fail 18 Sep 2023 109,339 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded/ hole in chazzi (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch /corroded hole in chazzi (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis corroded above spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis corroded above spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Os inner sill corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,673 miles

Slight surface corrosion but not structural

Pass 30 Sep 2021 101,232 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 101,152 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion but not structural

Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv gaiter clip loose

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,903 miles

Offside Rear outer body sill corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 78,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy in rotation

Offside Rear outer body sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,915 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 72,915 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,064 miles

Centre exhaust silencer delaminating through corrosion

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall badly scuffed

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 66,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre exhaust silencer delaminating through corrosion

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall badly scuffed

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,033 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 60,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,878 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

rear axle bump stops deteriating

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,381 miles

inbourd side of both front brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 51,381 miles

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

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

inbourd side of both front brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,400 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,751 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 32,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside door mirror cracked but not impairing rear view.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,330 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
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AE52 RYJ is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RYJ, 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 RYJ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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