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AP02 AFU

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,414 mi
Last recorded121,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 AFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 121,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 120,524 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sills are corroded

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2024 120,225 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2023 119,435 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2022 118,489 miles

Chassis is corroded

Inner sills are corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 118,489 miles

Chassis is corroded

Inner sills are corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,969 miles

Central EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 116,768 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 115,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxes heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 115,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxes heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear axle stops on chassis missing

middle exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 21 Mar 2017 109,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis & floor/inner wing (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis & floor/inner wing (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear axle stops on chassis missing

middle exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2016 106,727 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 106,727 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,127 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 102,127 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 97,908 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 93,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 93,709 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,019 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 85,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,782 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,467 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 73,450 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 65,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 57,769 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,769 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 45,390 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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AP02 AFU is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP02 AFU, 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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AP02 AFU is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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