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AK02 VLA

2002 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,199 mi
Last recorded77,199 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 77,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 76,723 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,815 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 57,813 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,457 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,454 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,584 miles

Front Power steering pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin hanging

Fail 5 Oct 2021 41,576 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe is loose and also weeping brake fluid out of OSR wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe from steering rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deformed and hanging

Fail 24 Sep 2021 41,549 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended First row single seat by sliding door (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Light unit damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe from steering rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deformed and hanging

Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,691 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 39,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,817 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear,all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,590 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,980 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 29,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,296 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,760 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,825 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,835 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,160 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 8,654 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 VLA is a 2002 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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