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AK02 VSO

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,637 mi
Last recorded162,637 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 162,637 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed not within prescribed mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 162,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed not within prescribed mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 157,722 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 157,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch front (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step underneath (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 152,073 miles

both rear lamps damaged

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Jun 2016 151,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front part of spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing unevely

offside front inner sill/step area corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 145,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 142,021 miles

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

offside mirror backing is loose

underside of vehicle and chassis is generally corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 142,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside mirror backing is loose

Pass 16 Jan 2014 129,244 miles

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

corrosion breaking out to os and ns inner/outer sills and around rear suspention components

nsf suspention arm ball joint gaiter damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt etc

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 116,605 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 106,329 miles

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

corrosion breaking out to os/ns inner/outer sills and around rear suspention/towbar prescribed areas

Fail 19 Dec 2011 106,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion breaking out to os/ns inner/outer sills and around rear suspention/towbar prescribed areas

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Dec 2010 97,080 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 97,079 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 87,661 miles

Offside Front 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)

surface rust to n/s sill and rear floor

Fail 5 Jan 2010 87,661 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

surface rust to n/s sill and rear floor

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,632 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 75,632 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small chip in windscreen "a" zone

Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,628 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,997 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 VSO is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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