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AU52 ADV

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,902 mi
Last recorded182,902 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ADV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 182,902 miles

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 182,111 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch lower starting to corrode

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several area's are starting to corrode and becoming weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 182,076 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch lower starting to corrode

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several area's are starting to corrode and becoming weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 181,114 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several area's starting to corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 181,103 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several area's starting to corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 179,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 176,395 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 174,447 miles

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

both inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Mar 2017 174,216 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 174,207 miles

Nearside Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 172,468 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 172,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 168,465 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 168,465 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 166,188 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 166,052 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 157,991 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 150,950 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 146,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 141,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 134,719 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 113,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,817 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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AU52 ADV is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU52 ADV, 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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AU52 ADV is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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