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AE02 GWN

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,549 mi
Last recorded185,549 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 GWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 185,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 185,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 175,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

OIl leak from engine

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Mar 2014 175,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

OIl leak from engine

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Mar 2013 165,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 165,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 154,746 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 154,565 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 144,405 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting worn

brake pipe to nearside rear cylinder getting corroded

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust system getting corroded

nearside rear hub seal showing signs of weeping

offside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying

rear chassis crossmember

small chip centre windscreen

small crack offside windscreen lower edge

some play steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2010 122,457 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting worn

front wishbone bushes getting perished

some play steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,096 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 95,825 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,683 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

both rear tyres right on legal limit

brake pedal rubber getting worn

child seat fitted to centre seat only lock checked

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake travel lazy

low effort nearside rear foot and handbrake

nearside rear hub seal showing signs of weeping

Pass 8 Feb 2007 42,648 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall getting perished

Fail 6 Jan 2006 20,388 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,388 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 GWN is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GWN, 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 GWN is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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