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AK52 TCV

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

201,284 mi
Last recorded201,284 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 201,284 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2022 201,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens missing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2022 198,407 miles

welding repairs painted over

Fail 14 Oct 2021 198,311 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s cab step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

due to corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2020 193,128 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 193,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 190,348 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 188,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 186,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 184,123 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 180,097 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear inner tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged.

Nearside seat belt slightly frayed.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tipper body corroded but secure.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 180,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside inner sill corroded through outside failable areas.

Nearside rear inner tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged.

Nearside seat belt slightly frayed.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front top wheel arch corroded through outside failable areas.

Offside outer sill corroded through outside failable areas.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tipper body corroded but secure.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 170,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 156,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 143,422 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 140,910 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 140,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 126,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 126,626 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 106,954 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 105,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 81,785 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 81,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 60,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 52,558 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 52,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TCV is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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