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AK52 ZHB

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

200,465 mi
Last recorded200,465 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 200,465 miles

Advise condition of rear tipper body

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen on both edges (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab corroded on rear of outer sill but not within 30cm of any components

Nearside Front End of front out rigger rear of front inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of any mounts

Fail 22 Aug 2025 200,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise condition of rear tipper body

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen on both edges (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab corroded on rear of outer sill but not within 30cm of any components

Nearside Front End of front out rigger rear of front inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of any mounts

Pass 6 Aug 2024 199,032 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Advise corrosion in outer sill but not within 30cm of any mount etc

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Advise leaf spring front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Advise leaf spring front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Advise corrosion in rear tipper body

Pass 9 Aug 2023 197,999 miles

Advise condition of rear boby

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 197,657 miles

Body corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded but not effecting any seat belts or seat mounts

Pass 13 Aug 2021 196,485 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 196,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 195,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 195,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 193,480 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 189,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 12 Mar 2015 186,796 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 186,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

N/S/R Inner tyre flat

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 168,526 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower arm inner bushe worn

offside rear light lens cracked but does not show white light

Fail 9 Oct 2013

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front lower arm inner bushe worn

offside rear light lens cracked but does not show white light

Pass 22 Aug 2012 149,871 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Corrosion & holeing to o/s outer sill - outside an area

Crack in windscreen on o/s - not affecting drivers view

Intercooler damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Signs of water leak - water pump area

Wipers poor condition

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split out

n/s/r anti-rollbar end link loose but secure - needs attention

n/s/r light unit damaged - not affecting light output

n/s/r outer tyre has a cut - no cords showing at time of test

o/s mirror unit has repair

o/s/r outer wheel outer bead rim damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2012 149,677 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre silencer outer skin well corroded

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Corrosion & holeing to o/s outer sill - outside an area

Crack in windscreen on o/s - not affecting drivers view

Intercooler damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Signs of water leak - water pump area

Wipers poor condition

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split out

n/s/r anti-rollbar end link loose but secure - needs attention

n/s/r inner tyre has a cut - no cords showing at time of test

n/s/r light unit damaged - not affecting light output

n/s/r outer tyre on absolute limit!

nail in o/s/r inner tyre - appears flat

o/s mirror unit has repair

o/s/r outer tyre on limit!

o/s/r outer wheel outer bead rim damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2011 131,731 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 131,731 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 127,291 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 140,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 104,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 85,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp cracked not effecting pattern

Pass 9 Jan 2007 85,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp cracked not effecting pattern

Pass 7 Nov 2005 63,382 miles

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

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

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 ZHB 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 ZHB, 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 ZHB is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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