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2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,865 mi
Last recorded178,865 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 APP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 178,865 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

gernal Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2025 175,463 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 171,301 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch and near coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 171,301 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind coil spring inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced various places as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various places as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 166,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 165,484 miles

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

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

Under body corrosion

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 164,032 miles

Exhaust box outer skins corroded

Front Crossmember corroded

Vehicle corroding underneath

Pass 6 Nov 2019 160,613 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear outer sill corroded and holed

o/s/r and o/s/f chassis getting thin

Fail 6 Nov 2019 160,609 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear outer sill corroded and holed

o/s/r and o/s/f chassis getting thin

Pass 9 Nov 2018 150,139 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 150,138 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops missing

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 138,531 miles

Horn just loud enough

Engine coolant low

Both rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Dec 2017 138,530 miles

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

Both rear bump stops missing

Engine coolant low

Horn just loud enough

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,547 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 125,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 114,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 109,082 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 109,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 109,055 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 107,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 101,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs,inner faces wearing thin.

nearside front tyre has cut in tread,but not to cords at time of test.

play/knocking felt within steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2009 84,381 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,237 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,312 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,606 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 APP is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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