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AK02 VKR

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

161,666 mi
Last recorded161,666 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 161,666 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nboth side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 161,062 miles

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))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 153,104 miles

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

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

Front Inner both side steps corroded

Front inter cooler damaged

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat loose/worn/deteriorated

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf springs/both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops corroded off

Fail 16 Oct 2023 153,056 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Inner both side steps corroded

Front inter cooler damaged

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat loose/worn/deteriorated

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf springs/both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops corroded off

Pass 22 Sep 2022 149,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 147,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 143,255 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 139,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 130,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 119,035 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 105,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm, rear bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre has small stone cuts in tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,419 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing (215/75R16C 113/111R)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 99,419 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

rear tyres perishing (215/75R16C 113/111R)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,324 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust silencers corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,201 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,982 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,451 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,924 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 VKR 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 91.3%.

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 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 VKR, 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 VKR is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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