2002 Ford Transit · 7,923 MOT tests
2002 Ford Transit reliability
2002 Ford Transits fail 42.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 Transit years (7,923 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 42.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 125,573
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,923
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: about average for its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 17% of tests fail here (65% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Ford Transit
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.6%
- Suspension20.1%
- Body, chassis and structure17%
- Brakes14.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Steering4%
- Tyres3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10.43%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.56%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.42%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced 4.37%
Serious corrosion weakens the chassis, affecting crash safety and handling, so specialist assessment is needed.
Stop lamp not working 3.57%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.5%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22.63%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.49%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.21%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (8.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.77%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Ford Transit reliable?
2002 Ford Transits fail 42.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 Transit years (7,923 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10.43% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.56% of tests), position lamp not working (4.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Ford Transit shows 125,573 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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