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AK52 VDZ

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,806 mi
Last recorded176,806 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 176,806 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 176,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 164,619 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 155,616 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear chassis outrigger heavily corroded

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside and nearside front inner steering rack

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Aug 2014 155,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear chassis outrigger heavily corroded

play in offside rear wheel bearing

play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside and nearside front inner steering rack joints

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 145,717 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 145,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 136,504 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 136,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 130,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 119,353 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 119,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 106,481 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 94,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 81,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 60,396 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 VDZ is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

AK52 VDZ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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