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AF52 ABV

2002 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,602 mi
Last recorded70,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 ABV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,602 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 66,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and also has numerous areas of damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle seat (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,588 miles

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

Rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear centre (5.2.2a)

Slight rear brake effort imbalance

Fail 22 Sep 2017 64,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear centre (5.2.2a)

Slight rear brake effort imbalance

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

center exhaust outer skin coming away from box

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,391 miles

rear row centre seat belt frayed

Fail 26 Oct 2015 60,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear row centre seat belt frayed

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,728 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,728 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside rear tyre wall split 215/75/16

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,330 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,333 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 50,333 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,529 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 41,525 miles

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

fifth seat from rear severely damaged and unfit for use

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,834 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,552 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

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

nearside side loading passenger door inner handle slightly damaged

offside mirror glass deteriorated but not seriously affecting drivers rear view

Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,547 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,624 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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AF52 ABV is a 2002 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF52 ABV, 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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AF52 ABV is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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