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AO52 VEH

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

126,967 mi
Last recorded126,967 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VEH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2015 126,967 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion O/S & N/S rear arches. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S & N/S rear. (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F step & O/S/F wing corroded.

N/S/F tyre outer wall damaged.

O/S/F wheel bearing starting to sound harsh.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 120,479 miles

N/S door mirror damaged.

N/S/F tyre outer wall damaged.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 120,004 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S door mirror damaged.

N/S/F tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 111,995 miles

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

Windscreen damage not restricting view from drivers seat.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,832 miles

Windscreen cracked across lower edge of swept area in zone 'A' but not seriously restricting drivers view in any way.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 103,832 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen cracked across lower edge of swept area in zone 'A' but not seriously restricting drivers view in any way.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 94,483 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 94,483 miles

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

Exhaust silencer deteriorating.

N/S/F suspension wishbone rear bush start to deteriorate.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,377 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 87,377 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 80,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 80,266 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,268 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 75,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 68,448 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 68,448 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,006 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 53,526 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 53,526 miles

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

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 VEH is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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