2002 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · AJ52 YYV

The most recent MOT on 30 May 2023 recorded a failure at 167,025 miles, with no defects listed on the certificate. Prior to that, the van passed on 1 June 2022 at 155,610 miles after two consecutive failures in May and October 2021 at 155,602 and 155,590 miles respectively. The pattern shows repeated test failures with no advisories or fault detail captured, which prevents confirmation of a stable or resolving trend. Three failures across two years with the latest still a reject signals unresolved roadworthiness concerns rather than steady improvement. Recorded mileage sits at 167,025 against a 24-year lifespan, an average of roughly 6,959 miles per year. The gap between the October 2021 failure at 155,590 miles and the June 2022 pass at 155,610 shows only 20 miles added in eight months, implying the vehicle stood idle or was moved minimally between tests. From June 2022 to May 2023 the odometer advanced 11,415 miles, a return to typical annual use. The sparse record with four tests in under two years and no defect notes offers little insight into consumable or structural condition. A buyer must treat the undocumented 2023 failure as a red flag. DVSA systems show no defects, yet a reject cannot occur without a specified reason, so the certificate data is incomplete. Inspect structural integrity for chassis corrosion, check suspension bushes and coil springs, and verify brake discs and calipers for binding or wear. Confirm exhaust emissions against current limits. Given the 2002 model year and three failures in the recorded window, assume previous owners deferred maintenance rather than addressed faults proactively. Commission a independent pre-purchase inspection before any transaction, focusing on the systems the MOT omitted.