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AK52 UBL

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,607 mi
Last recorded180,607 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 180,607 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 180,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 197,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 159,540 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 159,540 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 136,779 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 129,179 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 110,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 99,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 99,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,662 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyte has cut in inner sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,877 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,612 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 61,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,151 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 50,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,055 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 39,055 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 24,500 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 UBL is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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