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AU02 VDM

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

305,095 mi
Last recorded305,095 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 305,095 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear body has slight corrosion

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear body has slight corrosion

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

lower body has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2015 291,644 miles

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

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

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

front winde screen has damaged outside zoon A

Pass 11 Feb 2014 278,293 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside inner and ouer seal corroded

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

R/h side lower part of screen cracked but not effecting driver view

Under body slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 273,568 miles

both sides inner rear mudguards corroded but outside prescribed areas

r/h side lower part of screen cracked but not severly restricting vision of the road

Fail 23 Jan 2013 273,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

both sides inner rear mudguards corroded but outside prescribed areas

r/h side lower part of screen cracked but not severly restricting vision of the road

Pass 31 Jan 2012 264,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 251,037 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 250,826 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2010 238,226 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 217,375 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 197,514 miles

water leak from metal pipes at rear of engine.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 176,360 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 143,854 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 143,853 miles

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

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 VDM is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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