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AK02 RUO

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,357 mi
Last recorded180,357 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 180,357 miles

CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND SILLS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN

Pass 17 Dec 2015 172,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all chassis corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 172,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all chassis corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 159,387 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all chassis corroded

all floor pans corroded

both rear light lenses poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2014 159,387 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all chassis corroded

all floor pans corroded

both rear light lenses poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2014 159,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s seat belt frayed

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r outer sil corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chip in screen

front no. plate

general under body corrosion heavy

Pass 7 Aug 2013 156,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General welding repairs to vehicle

corrosion to outer sils

front no plate

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s mirror

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 156,837 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to outer sils

front no plate

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s mirror

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 143,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 113,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 94,540 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 94,540 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,732 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 83,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,404 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre close to limit.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 71,404 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s rear tyre close to limit.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,489 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 RUO is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 AK02 RUO, 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 RUO is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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