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AJ02 SWO

2002 Ford Transit

White Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,908 mi
Last recorded185,908 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 SWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 185,908 miles

front and rear inner archs rusty

nearside rear reflector slight damage

outer sills rusty

rear inner arches rusty

slight damage to offside door pillar

Pass 25 Mar 2013 177,317 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 177,317 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 176,893 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s reflector damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2011 164,351 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 156,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 151,023 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 144,443 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 144,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2007 108,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front tyre worn on inside edge also small cut to tread

Fail 10 Aug 2007 108,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front tyre worn on inside edge also small cut to tread

Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,255 miles

slight play to off side front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2005 63,838 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 63,838 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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AJ02 SWO is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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