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AO52 FZJ

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,950 mi
Last recorded180,950 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 180,950 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 180,300 miles

corrosion present offside rear inner arch to floor

corrosion present on chassis offside and nearside front to rear

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on offside front wheel arch

minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 27 Oct 2017 180,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well to step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion present offside rear inner arch to floor

corrosion present on chassis offside and nearside front to rear

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on offside front wheel arch

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 29 Oct 2016 160,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

VEHICLE SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE RESTORATIVE REPAIRS AND DISPLAYING AREAS OF CORROSION

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 159,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch and suspension tunnel areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and inner valance areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch and suspension tunnel areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

VEHICLE DISPLAYING EXTENSIVE AREAS OF CORROSION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 139,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by load sensing valve (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s & n/s/f wheelarches corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2015 139,476 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by load sensing valve (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s & n/s/f wheelarches corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 120,654 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 120,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,021 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer wall no cords showing

Fail 5 Oct 2013 98,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer wall no cords showing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,812 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 78,794 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,363 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,464 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 56,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,523 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,935 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,895 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 49,885 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 FZJ is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FZJ, 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 FZJ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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