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AE52 YHC

2002 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,282 mi
Last recorded182,282 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 182,282 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 182,278 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 179,209 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2021 174,454 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2020 169,208 miles

Back box corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 169,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Back box corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2019 166,111 miles

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2019 166,111 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 164,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside + arches on vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 15 Sep 2017 161,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all previous repairs heavily coated in underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2017 161,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all previous repairs heavily coated in underseal

Pass 12 Oct 2016 159,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Park brake effort at 16% ...

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 157,493 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 157,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 156,596 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

chassis covered in underseal

sills have corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2013 155,940 miles

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

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

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)

chassis has corrosion

inner and outer sills have corrosion

oil leak

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 6 Sep 2012 153,683 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

nearside rear chassis rail (near load valve) starting to corrode

offside mirror shroud damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 145,871 miles

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2010 141,719 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 128,855 miles

offside front tyre has nail in irrepairable section on tread

Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,000 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 98,000 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,419 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,298 miles

att to hand brake cables

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 YHC is a 2002 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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