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AJ02 RZU

2002 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,356 mi
Last recorded193,356 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 RZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 193,356 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2016 186,560 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2016 186,517 miles

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

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

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s n/s (6.6.6)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 184,371 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 184,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 169,197 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 169,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 164,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 162,875 miles

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

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

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

joint at rear of propshaft has slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2011 162,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

joint at rear of propshaft has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2010 153,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 142,108 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 142,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 296,619 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 296,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 235,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 235,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 174,319 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 RZU is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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