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AK02 VLB

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,219 mi
Last recorded103,219 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,219 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 103,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,418 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 99,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 99,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,731 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 94,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,622 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 90,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,501 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 89,490 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure fuel tank vent pipe (7.2.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,484 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 87,484 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,009 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,959 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,606 miles

underseal on both door steps

wax oil on underside

Pass 11 May 2012 75,714 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 72,316 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s fog light inop

Pass 3 May 2011 72,316 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s fog light inop

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,876 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 68,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 64,431 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 60,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,689 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,487 miles

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

Suspension bushes play/wear

Fail 13 Apr 2006 44,487 miles

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

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

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 VLB is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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