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AS51 COT

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,157 mi
Last recorded90,157 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS51 COT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 90,157 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 90,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 89,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,822 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,682 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 87,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside headlight pattern poor

Slight fluctuation rear foot brake

Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,065 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 77,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,278 miles

Front WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

Fail 23 Nov 2016 73,277 miles

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

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

Front WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

Fail 20 Nov 2014 62,730 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,730 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,624 miles

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

nearside door mirror cover damaged

nearside seatbelt webbing damaged

offside rear tyre perished

offside seatbelt webbing damaged

outer side wall of nearside rear tyre perished

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre perished and tread getting low 3mm

slight damage to outer side wall of offside front tyre

vehicle identification sticker on nearside B pillar damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2013 43,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside door mirror cover damaged

nearside seatbelt webbing damaged

offside rear tyre perished

offside seatbelt webbing damaged

outer side wall of nearside rear tyre perished

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre perished and tread getting low 3mm

slight damage to outer side wall of offside front tyre

vehicle identification sticker on nearside B pillar damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,005 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 28,005 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,538 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,305 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 22,217 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,136 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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AS51 COT is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AS51 COT, 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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What year was AS51 COT registered?

AS51 COT is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is AS51 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS51 COT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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