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AU02 TUW

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

198,853 mi
Last recorded198,853 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 TUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 198,853 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 May 2025 197,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 197,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 197,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top and side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 196,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 194,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 193,144 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside is slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 190,602 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 188,536 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 188,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 184,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 180,820 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 176,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 170,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 164,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 157,666 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 149,045 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 137,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 126,534 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 126,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Apr 2007 112,062 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 112,062 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 94,383 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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AU02 TUW is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AU02 TUW, 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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AU02 TUW is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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