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AK52 CHJ

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,068 mi
Last recorded136,068 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 136,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 136,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 136,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeds plate value of 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush has debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 132,562 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE DEBONDING

Engine has an oil leak on the nearside of the engine that is nearing the limits

Gearbox appears to be leaking oil

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on the outer tread band area

Fail 20 Dec 2018 132,562 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section at the spring hanger area has corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer wheel arch at the spring mounting area corroded away or weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill box section area corroded through at the spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section at the spring hanger area has corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded in places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached Retaining bolt loose and locking slider is missing at rear support bearing joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE DEBONDING

Engine has an oil leak on the nearside of the engine that is nearing the limits

Gearbox appears to be leaking oil

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on the outer tread band area

Pass 5 Dec 2017 129,061 miles

Drivers seat belt webbing fraying

Offside and nearside rear chassis rail are swelling due to bad corrosion

Passengers seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Some play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Dec 2017 129,061 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn through on the right hand edge (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to the floor area and step box area all under the vehicle (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to the chassis, inner sill and rear cross member by the spring shackle mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail in two places. Viewed under the vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on rear cross member in several areas (6.6.6)

Drivers seat belt webbing fraying

Front brake pads starting to wear low

*** PROPSHAFT FRONT SUPPORT BEARING IS VERY BADLY DETERIORATED ***

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside and nearside rear chassis rail are swelling due to bad corrosion

Passengers seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Some play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Dec 2016 125,681 miles

PROPSHAFT FRONT SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY BADLY DETERIORATED

Rear chassis rails above the axle are quite badly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 125,681 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to floor pan and to floor pans in the same area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to floor pan and to floor pans in the same area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting area at the floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting small hole at offside fixing on rear cross member (6.6.6)

FUEL TANK REAR SUPPORT STRAP ALMOST BROKEN IN TWO DUE TO CORROSION

Offside front brake pipe corroded and nearing limits

PROPSHAFT FRONT SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY BADLY DETERIORATED

Rear chassis rails above the axle are quite badly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 121,518 miles

Drivers seat is damaged / badly worn

Nearside and offside obligatory mirrors are held together with tape

PROPSHAFT FRONT SUPPORT BEARING IS VERY BADLY WORN !!

offside front brake pipe corroded near to limit.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 121,518 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at floor pan and inner wheel arch areas to floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at floor and inner sill for shackle mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at floor pan and inner wheel arch areas to floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member in the middle (6.6.6)

Drivers seat is damaged / badly worn

Nearside and offside obligatory mirrors are held together with tape

Offside brake pipe corroded near to the limits

PROPSHAFT FRONT SUPPORT BEARING IS VERY BADLY WORN !!

Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,771 miles

Both outer door mirror casings are damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2013 112,195 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 112,127 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 106,207 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 106,207 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 100,504 miles

air bag light permently on

o/s front tyre tread depth on legal limit

rear reg. plate very dirty between lamations

Pass 20 Dec 2010 95,815 miles

off side front tyre worn near to wear bars on inner edge of tread.

rear no plate faded / deteriated near to limit.

small amount of play in steering rack.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 95,792 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre worn near to wear bars on inner edge of tread.

rear no plate faded / deteriated near to limit.

small amount of play in steering rack.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 90,733 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tear in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,054 miles

n/s rear hub seal weeping

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2007 69,029 miles

n/s mirror cracked

n/s rear hub seal leaking

rear center bearing u/s

Fail 20 Dec 2007 69,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s mirror cracked

n/s rear hub seal leaking

rear center bearing u/s

Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,733 miles

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

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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AK52 CHJ is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK52 CHJ, 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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AK52 CHJ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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