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AK02 VPG

2002 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,019 mi
Last recorded177,019 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VPG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 177,019 miles

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

n/s rear cross member is slightly corroded

n/s rear outer sill is slightly corroded

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

windscreen is cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2016 168,426 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s front chassis is corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 160,846 miles

o/s front inner chassis slightly corroded

slight chip in front windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2014 152,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 142,313 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 142,305 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 133,802 miles

crack in n/s screen

slight corrosion n/s inner sill

Pass 20 Jan 2012 121,378 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s side damage

Fail 17 Jan 2012 121,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wishbones , rear bushes starting to unbond

o/s inner sill corroded but not structual

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 81,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,258 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 78,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,991 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 69,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,928 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 56,727 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 39,012 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 VPG is a 2002 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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