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AE02 FWX

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,933 mi
Last recorded163,933 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 163,933 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 163,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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 cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch anti slip rubber missing

Pass 22 Feb 2018 162,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 162,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (marked) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 160,325 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring front mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 160,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber top mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring front mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring front mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 137,826 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 137,826 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,707 miles

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

DRIVERS SEAT FOR AFT ADJUSTMENT STIFF OPERATION

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING INA NY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP MISSING

Fail 3 Feb 2015 110,707 miles

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

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

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

DRIVERS SEAT FOR AFT ADJUSTMENT STIFF OPERATION

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING INA NY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP MISSING

Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2014 92,282 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2013 89,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,405 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front sidewall perished due to being run flat (195/70/15c)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 86,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front sidewall perished due to being run flat (195/70/15c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,563 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,540 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 68,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,842 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,401 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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AE02 FWX is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FWX, 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 FWX is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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