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AK02 RAU

2002 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

284,091 mi
Last recorded284,091 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 RAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 284,091 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 284,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working With side light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

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

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 277,916 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

welding repair's made to the vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2025 277,827 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2024 272,323 miles

All exhaust silencer box outer skins corroded

Both lower suspension arm rear bushes perished and worn

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wipers smeary

Fail 22 Apr 2024 272,317 miles

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

All exhaust silencer box outer skins corroded

Both lower suspension arm rear bushes perished and worn

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 27 May 2023 272,117 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Previous weld repairs to both inner sill areas

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 270,147 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 270,130 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 270,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill front to rear rusted and holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed door bottom catch (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis to inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch rusted and holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch to out rigger rusted and holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill rusted and holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill rusted and holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure near to diff (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis rail rusted and holes under servo (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 270,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed and corroded.

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

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2020 268,643 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded,n/s holed.

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded,n/s holed.

n/s/f chassis holed and corroded.

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rails corroded.

oil leaks

rear prop shaft support bearing badly deteriorated.

reverse lights not working.

Fail 8 Jul 2020 268,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded,n/s holed.

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded,n/s holed.

n/s/f chassis holed and corroded.

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rails corroded.

oil leaks

rear prop shaft support bearing badly deteriorated.

reverse lights not working.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 266,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front lower ball joint cover deteriorated.

n/s inner sill holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s/f chassis holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s/r chassis badly corroded.

o/s/r chassis badly corroded.

oil leak

prop shaft rear support bearing /mounting deteriorated.

reverse lights not working.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 266,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front lower ball joint cover deteriorated.

n/s inner sill holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s/f chassis holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s/r chassis badly corroded.

o/s/r chassis badly corroded.

oil leak

prop shaft rear support bearing /mounting deteriorated.

reverse lights not working.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 264,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s chassis holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s inner sill holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s repeater lens missing.

oil leaks.

prop bearing has excessive play.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 264,212 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s chassis holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s inner sill holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s repeater lens missing.

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked/perished.

o/s/f tyre 3mm,cracked and perished and has 2 nails in tread.

oil leaks.

prop bearing has excessive play.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 263,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

center prop-shaft bearing worn out.

coolant leak.

handbrake warning light not working.

n/s chassis holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s inner and outer sill and step holed and corroded but not prescribed area.

n/s side repeater lens missing.

n/s/r backplate slightly damp.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 263,175 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers seat mounting. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level on min mark.

center prop-shaft bearing worn out.

coolant leak.

handbrake warning light not working.

n/s chassis holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s inner and outer sill and step holed and corroded but not prescribed area.

n/s side repeater lens missing.

n/s/r backplate slightly damp.

n/s/r inner wheel arch holed and corroded,but not prescribed area.

slight front brake run out.

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 263,077 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

patches of corrosion

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Apr 2014 259,417 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 259,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 254,903 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall perrished

oil leak

rear lower arm bushes

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2013 254,896 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall perrished

oil leak

rear lower arm bushes

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2012 252,019 miles

Both front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

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

Corrosion to front cross member

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Heavy front tyre wear on inner edges

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2011 254,153 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 246,850 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 246,838 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 245,179 miles

oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2008 243,306 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 243,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 230,292 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2006 192,179 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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AK02 RAU is a 2002 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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