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AJ02 DVU

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,915 mi
Last recorded136,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 DVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 136,915 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 130,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front steps corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 130,892 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cross member by hand brake cable mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member both sides by anti-roll bar link mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front steps corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 123,088 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 May 2024 122,394 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security parking brake front outer cable (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 109,049 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 108,932 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Front mounting on chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 101,328 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis member near front spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

evidence of diesel around injectors, no leak at time of test.

Fail 12 Apr 2022 100,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember near rear axle both sides, n/s/ & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre of 2 tyres fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near shaft inlet of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

evidence of diesel around engine return pipes but not leaking at test.

parking brake lever has a long travel, little reserve.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,136 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 95,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 90,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,250 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 84,417 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Dec 2015 84,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,850 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 79,848 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,637 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,993 miles

front discs worn

osr side marker light not working

Fail 14 Dec 2012 68,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front discs worn

osr side marker light not working

Fail 23 Dec 2011 64,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 64,830 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,670 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,729 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from tipper motor/tank slight

Fail 29 Dec 2009 49,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear outliner light n/working and lens missing

oil leak from tipper motor/tank slight

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,719 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 43,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,798 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 36,794 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,533 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 21,491 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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AJ02 DVU is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ02 DVU, 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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AJ02 DVU is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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