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AK52 UAZ

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

322,836 mi
Last recorded322,836 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 322,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 321,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear no. plate lights dim

Pass 8 Jun 2022 321,237 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 319,580 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 318,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 318,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outside next to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 318,022 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 313,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 312,798 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 312,796 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 285,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2014 285,283 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2013 277,327 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 14 Jun 2013 277,324 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2012 254,976 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 254,974 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 220,662 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 220,661 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 188,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 22 Sep 2008 143,065 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 143,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,912 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 119,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 93,755 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 93,755 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 UAZ is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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