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AE02 ECV

2002 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

141,877 mi
Last recorded141,877 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ECV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 141,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

underbody has all over corrosion

Pass 9 May 2023 140,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body has all over corrosion

Fail 5 May 2023 140,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body has all over corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2022 139,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all side marker lenses missing

exhaust corroded

under body has all over corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2022 139,148 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all side marker lenses missing

exhaust corroded

under body has all over corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2021 138,339 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear off side and near side bump stops missing

Under side of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 20 Apr 2021 138,339 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Off side and near side outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Off side and near side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Off side and near side chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Noise from automotive belt area

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear off side and near side bump stops missing

Under side of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 1 Oct 2019 138,192 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 138,191 miles

All outline marker lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 137,703 miles

Centre/rear propshaft bearing rubber mounting deteriorated

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in both rear halfshaft bearings

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2018 137,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible in cracks 215/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre/rear propshaft bearing rubber mounting deteriorated

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in both rear halfshaft bearings

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 135,923 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear both halfshafts slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2016 135,207 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing slightly,

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

Fail 11 May 2016 135,122 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

lots of surface rust under van

Pass 27 May 2015 134,278 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 21 May 2015 134,278 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Dec 2013 134,231 miles

N/S centre side marker inop.

Outer skin almost completely peeled off of secondary silencer.

Service brake minimum performance only just attained. Recommend brake service.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 133,866 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 133,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 132,313 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 132,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

engine pulley belt squealing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 126,032 miles

p.a.s.fluid reservoir level LOW

Fail 17 Nov 2010 125,897 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

p.a.s.fluid reservoir level LOW

Pass 26 Nov 2009 106,367 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 91,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

drivers view of the road (paper work on dash).

nearside front wheel bearing slighty nosiy.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 90,873 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 73,692 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,866 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 69,866 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 36,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

front brake pads worn low approx 500-1000miles left

nearside rear tyre worn 3-4mm and nail in tread

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge 2-5mm and nail in tyre

slight fraying on nearside front seat belt

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2005 36,984 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

front brake pads worn low approx 500-1000miles left

nearside rear tyre worn 3-4mm and nail in tread

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge 2-5mm and nail in tyre

slight fraying on nearside front seat belt

stone chip in windscreen

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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AE02 ECV is a 2002 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 AE02 ECV, 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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AE02 ECV is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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