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AFM 402A

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,828 mi
Last recorded170,828 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 402A
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 170,828 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2025 170,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 167,862 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 167,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 164,828 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal throughout underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 164,818 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal throughout underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 161,483 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive throughout underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 161,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive throughout underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 157,867 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 157,865 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under part in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger by rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger to floor by shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 154,979 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 154,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 151,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,489 miles

lower vehicle structure front to rear slightly corroded and may require fresh under sealing

Fail 5 Nov 2018 145,429 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

lower vehicle structure front to rear slightly corroded and may require fresh under sealing

Pass 27 Oct 2017 141,668 miles

Oil leak ()

all inner wheel archers and lower vehicle structure front to rear slightly corroded and may require full fresh under sealing

p,a,s fluid looking low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,709 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 132,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 126,175 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 120,902 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 115,268 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 109,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,356 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 104,356 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 166,434 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 166,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 141,342 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 119,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 101,048 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 101,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AFM 402A 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 AFM 402A, 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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AFM 402A is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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The MOT history for AFM 402A shows 30 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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