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AK52 TFE

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,941 mi
Last recorded165,941 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 165,941 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brakes just meet requirements

Pass 11 Sep 2014 162,808 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear axle had end float

Fail 10 Sep 2014 162,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear axle had end float

Pass 20 Sep 2013 149,458 miles

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

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

play in steering rack arms

rear diff niosey

Fail 20 Sep 2013 149,458 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

play in steering rack arms

rear diff niosey

Pass 25 Sep 2012 133,689 miles

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

diff noisey when wheels span ( ok on road test )

nearside head light condensated

Fail 21 Sep 2012 133,687 miles

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

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

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

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

diff noisey when wheels span ( ok on road test )

Pass 26 Sep 2011 116,209 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in rack

Fail 26 Sep 2011 116,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,730 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 106,730 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,057 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,427 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 59,858 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,140 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 TFE is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TFE, 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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What year was AK52 TFE registered?

AK52 TFE is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AK52 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 TFE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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