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AK51 MOD

2002 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

272,484 mi
Last recorded272,484 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MOD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 272,484 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower onto arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength several areas! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt missing rear seats (7.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside poorly repaired and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no.plate lights dull

several tyre side walls perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2021 271,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both front and rear brake pipes advise attention (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. note:- new front discs/pads and calipers fitted (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/outer sills/crossmembers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 271,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill corroded through in three places (front centre and rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear inner sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plates letters/numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake siezed (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both front and rear brake pipes advise attention (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/outer sills/crossmembers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 266,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 259,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 259,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 259,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and floor coated in undercoating

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 258,484 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 255,934 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 250,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 239,966 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 233,985 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 232,611 miles

aircon fluid leak at pipe joint under side door n/s

Pass 17 Apr 2012 229,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 225,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 220,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 209,508 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2008 190,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 173,480 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 157,742 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 157,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AK51 MOD is a 2002 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK51 MOD, 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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AK51 MOD is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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