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AO02 UTS

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

187,462 mi
Last recorded187,462 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UTS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 187,462 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both(Offside & Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking effect (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 187,428 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting under bonnet (Area marked with yellow spray) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-75-16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both(Offside & Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking effect (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 182,951 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 178,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 178,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 176,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 176,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 173,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 165,745 miles

Chassis rail engine bay slight corrosion

Exhaust boxes outer skins corroded peeling

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 165,710 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chassis rail engine bay slight corrosion

Exhaust boxes outer skins corroded peeling

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 159,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 158,701 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 154,306 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Dec 2015 148,711 miles

Exhaust deteriorated/slight leak

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated/split

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 148,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorated/slight leak

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated/split

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 143,817 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 143,682 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 137,375 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

front brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Oct 2012 133,719 miles

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

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

offside rear foot and parking brakes slightly slower to operate

Pass 6 Oct 2011 133,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs rusted and pitted

o/s rear footbrake and handbrake do not lock

Pass 12 Aug 2010 123,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brsake discs very rusted

n/s rear brake back plade damp with oil

Fail 11 Aug 2010 132,435 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brsake discs very rusted

both rear parking brakes do not lock

n/s rear brake back plade damp with oil

Pass 16 Apr 2009 129,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

windscreen scratched near limit

Pass 23 Oct 2007 110,139 miles

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

near side front side marker lamp working intermittently

Fail 23 Oct 2007 110,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

both front side marker lamps not working

Fail 19 Oct 2006 86,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 86,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 67,144 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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AO02 UTS is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AO02 UTS, 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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AO02 UTS is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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