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AO52 ACU

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

231,006 mi
Last recorded231,006 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ACU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 231,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 211,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 185,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 185,974 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index all (4.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2015 175,572 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside rear inner tyre wall damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 160,949 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 142,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 130,700 miles

Customer removed rear 2 rows of seats prior to test.

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

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged.

Nearside mirror loose.

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 102,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 98,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 86,611 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,429 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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AO52 ACU is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO52 ACU, 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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AO52 ACU is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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