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AK52 SXT

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,023 mi
Last recorded261,023 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 SXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 261,023 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 216,374 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 215,617 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working side marker not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working and rear side lights markers not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 190,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 190,142 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 167,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 136,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 273,550 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Aug 2011 273,550 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Sep 2010 268,430 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 268,128 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front pads getting thin

front to rear /rear enn brake pipes showing slight corrosion

fuel flap broken

general chassis corosion showing

hole in o/s rear body panel

o/s/front brake pipe hose to master cyl slight corrosion

rear springs o/s n/s rear spring eye bushes showing deteriation

vacuum pump oil leak

sump pan showingcorrosion slight seepage

Pass 10 Sep 2009 249,420 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 249,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 219,636 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 182,566 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 182,566 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 130,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 76,914 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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AK52 SXT is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK52 SXT, 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 SXT is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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