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AK02 RZJ

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,693 mi
Last recorded151,693 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 RZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 151,693 miles

Front Inner brake pads low

Nearside Front spring bolt loose

Offside Front tye rod has slight play

Offside Front windscreen chipped

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded mk yellow

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

coolant leak from rear of engine

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Oct 2021 151,693 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Inner brake pads low

Nearside Front spring bolt loose

Offside Front tye rod has slight play

Offside Front windscreen chipped

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded mk yellow

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

coolant leak from rear of engine

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Oct 2020 146,939 miles

corrosion around both front chassis - plate welded in to lower chassis both engine sub frame mounts

engine oil leak - gearbox oil leak - coolant leak

metal plate welded over whole o/s rear floor and arch corroding

parking b rake high requires adjustment

play in both steering rack tie rods

stone chip zone A

Fail 28 Oct 2020 146,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant bottle empty

corrosion around both front chassis - plate welded in to lower chassis both engine sub frame mounts

engine oil leak - gearbox oil leak - coolant leak

metal plate welded over whole o/s rear floor and arch corroding

parking b rake high requires adjustment

play in both steering rack tie rods

stone chip zone A

watery oil covering injectors

Pass 5 Jun 2019 140,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 1/4 light scratched

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

exhaust rear box small blow

front to back brake pipes have surface rust

nearside and offside rear brake pipes surface rust

oil leak from engine

slight play in propshalf mount

various chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2019 140,873 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 1/4 light scratched

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

exhaust rear box small blow

front to back brake pipes have surface rust

nearside and offside rear brake pipes surface rust

oil leak from engine

slight play in propshalf mount

various chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2018 135,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension leg bolt replaced with stud and nut

Offside Rear outer sill small holed and corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

exhaust centre outer casing corroded

offside and nearside front inner chassis rails been repaired

offside and nearside front suspension rear bushes started to split

offside and nearside rear axle end float

offside and nearside rear chassis rail starting to corrode near bump stops

rear leaf spring under load

stone chip front screen

Fail 12 Jun 2018 135,494 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension leg bolt replaced with stud and nut

Offside Rear outer sill small holed and corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

exhaust centre outer casing corroded

offside and nearside front inner chassis rails been repaired

offside and nearside front suspension rear bushes started to split

offside and nearside rear axle end float

offside and nearside rear chassis rail starting to corrode near bump stops

rear leaf spring under load

stone chip front screen

Pass 14 Jun 2017 129,572 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion inside both front arches

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

o/s/f shock pinch bolt replaced with stud and nuts

oil leak

wishbone bushes split

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,173 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BY FLEXI !!!! (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion inside both rear inner arches

front pads low ... discs worn

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

oil leak

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

wishbone bushes split

Pass 28 May 2015 114,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,132 miles

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

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

center prop bearing split

leaf spring bushes worn but on excessive movement

o/s door mirror cracked

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,439 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge low

slight end float in rear axle half shafts

slight play in steering rack

some corrosion around o/s front chassis rail

Pass 15 Jun 2012 90,072 miles

discs worn and corroded

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 90,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

discs worn and corroded

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,537 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 77,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2010 77,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,485 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,320 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 67,320 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre minumum tread depth

Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,182 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 RZJ is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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