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GN52 JVF

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,682 mi
Last recorded197,682 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 JVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 197,682 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

o/s/f lower ball joint dust covers split but prevents dirt

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

slight play in steering rack

under side welded unable to determin type of repair

Fail 22 Aug 2013 197,117 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advanced corrosion to offside front inner wing just outside prescribed area

advanced corrosion to rear cross member, both out riggers, nearside and offside chassis rails behind rear axle

both outer rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust center and rear boxes outer casings starting to deteriorate

nearside front outer wing holed outside prescribed area

offside front wing and outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 185,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 175,994 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 175,990 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 169,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 163,480 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 163,449 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 156,611 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

nearside rear tyre badly scuffed on outer wall

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Apr 2008 156,611 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre badly scuffed on outer wall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2007 151,943 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 151,943 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 106,280 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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GN52 JVF is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GN52 JVF, 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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GN52 JVF is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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