CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK02 VTJ

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,667 mi
Last recorded104,667 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 104,667 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2024 101,916 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 101,916 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 99,784 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 99,778 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn smooth on corner and split through to metal pedal. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,637 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 97,637 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,948 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 93,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,312 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,653 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 10 Aug 2018 92,653 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,925 miles

Central windscreen top crack

Fail 13 Jun 2017 91,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,149 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 90,345 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 89,841 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 89,841 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,331 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 89,331 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,643 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,479 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 88,479 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 86,823 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer rear tyres side walls cut

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s drop side rear catch broken

o/s/f upper marker inop

o/s/r lower suspension bush debonded resulting in movement along sleeve but not laterally. requires replacement

wipers smeering

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,414 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK02 VTJ is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK02 VTJ?

You can check the full history of AK02 VTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK02 VTJ registered?

AK02 VTJ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is AK02 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 VTJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK02 VTJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK02 VTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.