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AK02 VKW

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,704 mi
Last recorded193,704 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 193,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 188,611 miles

floor corroded o/sand n/s rear

Fail 9 Mar 2018 188,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

floor corroded o/sand n/s rear

Pass 24 Nov 2016 178,921 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 178,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 168,432 miles

Centre Rear propshaft joints badly worn

Fail 25 Nov 2015 168,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear propshaft joints badly worn

Fail 29 Oct 2014 155,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 155,281 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 145,200 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 127,240 miles

prior to mot test 6 rear seats removed from rear of vehical to make it 8 passenger seats plus driver to change class from a class 5 to a class 4 vehical under steve howletts advise,vehical is now being used as a duel purpose vehical,

Pass 14 Dec 2011 122,412 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 119,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 109,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 94,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,985 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 64,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,454 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 VKW is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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