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AO52 FZA

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

189,610 mi
Last recorded189,610 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FZA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 189,610 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake cables wearing ,where they go through back plates advise,

Pass 1 Feb 2023 183,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres low tread, rear chassis corroded near suspension both sides, sills corroded, inner wings corroded,

Pass 25 Jan 2022 179,376 miles

front ball joints have minor lift, brake pipes have corrosion, front inner wings corroded near suspension, rear chassis corroded near suspension.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 174,426 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 171,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable retainer to the drum is loose

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring different to n/s

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 168,891 miles

brake pipes have corrosion, rear chassis has corrosion near leaf spring mounts, rear chassis rail over axle has corrosion, osr shock has weepage, hand brake cable has corrosion,

Pass 13 Feb 2018 163,055 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 163,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear chassis rails have corrosion and near springs,

Fail 1 Jul 2016 163,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill adjacent to nearside seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

both chassis rails above bump stops slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 152,607 miles

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

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

corrosion starting to form in nearside outer sill

engine leaking oil

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop almost adrift

Fail 7 May 2015 152,577 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting to form in nearside outer sill

engine leaking oil

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop almost adrift

Pass 23 May 2014 143,832 miles

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

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

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

both brake pipes (across rear beam) slightly corroded

both exhaust silencer boxes corroded

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished & cracked..inner wall is noticable

Pass 20 May 2013 133,961 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 May 2013 133,926 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2012 122,349 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 105,139 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front fog lamps not working

o/s/f tyre wearing unevernly on inner edge

rear brake imbalance high recommend brake service

Fail 5 Mar 2011 104,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front fog lamps not working

o/s/f tyre wearing unevernly on inner edge

rear brake imbalance high recommend brake service

Pass 27 Feb 2010 92,653 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 81,452 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,088 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,170 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 FZA is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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