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AO52 AET

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

245,825 mi
Last recorded245,825 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 245,825 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 235,189 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 226,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 206,322 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

offside front wing damaged

rear door damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2012 206,322 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

offside front wing damaged

rear door damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2011 186,898 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 186,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in rear tyre

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

bonnet does not open

Pass 13 Jul 2010 166,351 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front wing corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 154,269 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 140,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 140,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 130,026 miles

n/s/r bumper broken

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2007 130,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/r bumper broken

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2006 109,683 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 109,683 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 86,917 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 86,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 AET is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO52 AET, 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 AO52 AET registered?

AO52 AET is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is AO52 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 AET shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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