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AK02 PUJ

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

78,334 mi
Last recorded78,334 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 PUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,334 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 78,334 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,271 miles

Nearside Rear rear n/s service brake [foot brake] showing low effort at wheel

Fail 18 Jan 2024 78,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear number plate light out o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear n/s chassis corroded [near brake actuator] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear both n/s o/s chassis out riggers [over rear leaf spring] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear rear n/s brake showing low effort

Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 77,724 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND N/S FRONT CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED AND REPAIRED WITH FIBREGLASS AND UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND N/S REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED AND REPAIRED WITH FIBREGLASS AND UNDER SEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND NEARSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED AND REPAIRED WITH FIBREGLASS AND UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,528 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Middle sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch 4 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Lots of underbody corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror slightly damage

Nearside rear reverse light not working

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 72,420 miles

Body has general corrosion

Oil leak

Rear parts of chassis has corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2021 72,403 miles

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

Body has general corrosion

Oil leak

Rear parts of chassis has corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,864 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 66,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 66,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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 Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front inner wings corroded

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

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

Rear chassis rails corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 65,666 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 64,562 miles

Slight tread distortion offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2018 64,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Slight tread distortion offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,546 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall split but not to cords

Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,971 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 55,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,428 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,039 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroaded

Nearside front wishbone bush perished and debonding

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear suspension bump stop perished and insecure

Oil leak

Steering rack weaping fluid

Fail 26 Nov 2013 48,039 miles

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

Both front suspension coil springs corroaded

Front brake pads appear worn

Lower chassis rails corroaded

Nearside front wishbone bush perished and debonding

Nearside outer sill hole and corroded

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroaded

Offside rear suspension bump stop perished and insecure

Oil leak

Steering rack weaping fluid

Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,295 miles

bonnet hinges, stiff.

rear brake pressure reg linkage, stiff.

rear number plate, getting poor.

some rust on n/s/outer sill

surface rust on some metal brake pipes.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,946 miles

Nearside front fog lamp inop

Nearside outer sill corroaded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2011 42,946 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front fog lamp inop

Nearside outer sill corroaded

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2010 39,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,730 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteoirate

Fail 25 Nov 2009 34,730 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteoirate

Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,936 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 28,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,782 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,886 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 18,886 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AK02 PUJ is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 AK02 PUJ, 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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AK02 PUJ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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