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AJ52 ZDR

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,598 mi
Last recorded83,598 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZDR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 83,598 miles

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

O/S front floor slightly corroded.

O/S front inner wing panel slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight corrosion O/S and N/S rear inner arch area.

Slight corrosion to N/S inner sill.

Slight corrosion to front chassis legs.

Pass 15 Dec 2025 83,173 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear inner arch lips corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front chassis legs holed fronts and undersides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 83,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear inner arch lips corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front chassis legs holed fronts and undersides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 81,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Mar 2023 81,841 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and doorstep *marked* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill 30cm of leaf spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and doorstep *marked* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded 30cm of subframe mount *marked* (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper corner insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,690 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2022 78,689 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,904 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,203 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 72,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,908 miles

underside rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2016 66,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

underside rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,213 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front inner step corroded

offside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 56,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front inner step corroded

offside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,762 miles

Hand-Brake Warning Tell Tale On Dash Not Working.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 52,748 miles

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

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

Hand-Brake Warning Tell Tale On Dash Not Working.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,721 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,545 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,100 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,799 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,220 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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AJ52 ZDR is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 AJ52 ZDR, 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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AJ52 ZDR is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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