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AK02 YED

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

175,757 mi
Last recorded175,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 175,757 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 175,684 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe broken loosing fluid. NO Brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 175,613 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 137,759 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 137,665 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 108,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,048 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,032 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 104,032 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 103,603 miles

inner wings rusting

Fail 22 May 2019 103,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

inner wings rusting

Pass 18 May 2018 102,684 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 102,686 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 102,172 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 102,170 miles

Fuel tank insecure front mounting bracket corroded away rear bracket starting to rust (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 99,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 98,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 91,748 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 91,748 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,075 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,395 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 75,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,358 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 67,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread not exposing cords

near & offside front tyre wearing inner edges

near & offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,452 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,999 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 43,999 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,357 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 YED is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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