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AP52 AUU

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,705 mi
Last recorded163,705 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 AUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 163,705 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front to rear brake pipes poor

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi covered in sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Previous welding repairs carried out

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2019 158,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 152,192 miles

Both front inner wings showing signs or corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box blowing (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 152,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front inner wings showing signs or corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box blowing (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 144,597 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear mount area (2.4.B.6d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 144,493 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front mount (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear mount (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened front mount (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear mount area (2.4.B.6d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 136,712 miles

Corrosion under vehicle,on floor pan chassis rails and suspension/brake components.

Windscreen is cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 15 Jan 2016 136,402 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Wiper blades not parking correctly (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen is cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Feb 2015 119,721 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 119,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 110,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 110,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,990 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,754 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 92,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 87,326 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 87,307 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 82,286 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,691 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 76,661 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 70,074 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 55,410 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,547 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

REAR BRAKES lost quite considerable effort on sustained pedal pressure.

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 45,547 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

REAR BRAKES lost quite considerable effort on sustained pedal pressure.

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

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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AP52 AUU is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP52 AUU, 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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AP52 AUU is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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