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AK52 UFV

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

268,577 mi
Last recorded268,577 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 268,577 miles

Screen cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2024 267,851 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Mar 2024 267,854 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sills and floors (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 266,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 265,228 miles

Front wing holed and corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear bump stop mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 264,065 miles

Both rear sill corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 262,054 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 260,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 251,925 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 242,624 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 228,845 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 226,079 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 222,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 212,435 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly scored and pitted

rear reg starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Oct 2011 203,752 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 190,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 166,622 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 166,523 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 139,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 139,899 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 113,532 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 87,733 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 87,733 miles

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

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 UFV is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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