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AK52 VEA

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

162,954 mi
Last recorded162,954 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2019 162,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Oct 2018 160,217 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 160,198 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,808 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 155,808 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 151,545 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 151,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 147,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 143,896 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 137,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 133,522 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 133,522 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 130,326 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 130,306 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 126,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 126,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 123,297 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

belt noisey

damage to nearside sill

exhaust corroded

noise from rear axle when rotated

surface corrosion throughout underneath

Fail 16 Oct 2009 123,189 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

belt noisey

damage to nearside sill

exhaust corroded

noise from rear axle when rotated

surface corrosion throughout underneath

Pass 24 Oct 2008 118,947 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 118,831 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 111,535 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slight distortion

Fail 25 Sep 2007 111,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs slight distortion

Pass 6 Jul 2006 91,052 miles

bumper insecure

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 VEA 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 56.5%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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