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AO52 AEV

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,014 mi
Last recorded174,014 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 174,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 167,586 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 158,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 152,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

front bumper damaged

offside door step and outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 18 May 2017 151,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded pillar door striker plate (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front steering rack giators twisted

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer sill holed by corrosion x2

Pass 25 Apr 2016 143,742 miles

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

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

oiul leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oiul leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 135,654 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 135,547 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 128,235 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Dec 2013 128,235 miles

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2012 120,010 miles

power steering rack weeping

rear diff leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2012 120,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

power steering rack weeping

rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,314 miles

slight interference on rear lights o/s/f seat belt fluffed near buckle when clipped in surface corrosion on o/s/f chassis leg near bulk head front wishbon es slight perishing of bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2011 105,314 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight interference on rear lights o/s/f seat belt fluffed near buckle when clipped in surface corrosion on o/s/f chassis leg near bulk head front wishbon es slight perishing of bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2010 83,267 miles

both front tyres low tread on inside edges

clonking noise comeing from inside of steering rack , but no play found

Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,627 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,100 miles

Oil leak

left side rear fog light not working at test.

non testable crew seat belts not usable as buckles are not accessable.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 50,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

non-testable left cab roof light out.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

non-testable left cab roof light out.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,141 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 39,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

crew cab seat belts not accessable to use,not testable for MOT.

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 AEV is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AEV, 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 AEV is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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