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GU02 SDX

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

91,848 mi
Last recorded91,848 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 SDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 91,848 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step areea (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected HUB CORRODED NEXT TO BRAKE CARRIER (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front to rear inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,500 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 90,459 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corroded see yellow chalk mark (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner near step see yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 88,520 miles

radiator mounting bracket corroded

under side off vehicle corroded

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Mar 2024 88,515 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside nearside wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper and lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

radiator mounting bracket corroded

under side off vehicle corroded

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill/step area (not within pescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside lower sills corroded inner and outer areas

Fail 22 Mar 2023 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill rear to leaf spring area (see markings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area inner (see markings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill/step area (not within pescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside lower sills corroded inner and outer areas

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner upper wheel arch area (please see markings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 welding points please see markings (inner sill area and rear of leaf spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill/step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis just rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion rear of leaf spring mounts chassis

Fail 8 Mar 2021 83,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation door latch missing (9.1.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion rear of leaf spring mounts chassis

n.s.f radiator support insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,248 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 78,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bonnet chassis leg (see marking) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch 2 markings lower and upper (see marking) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch rear area (see markings) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis (rear of leaf spring area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheel arch inner area 2 markings (see marking) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,303 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,303 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

steering rack slightly damp with oil

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,206 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 70,206 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear axle noisey

front silencer skin corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,826 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear axle noisey

front silencer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,056 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,052 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

h/b lever has travel ..................

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,144 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 59,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steerin rack has slight coating of oil onit

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,280 miles

sterring rack is slightly covered in oil /////

Fail 13 Mar 2013 54,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

sterring rack is slightly covered in oil /////

Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,779 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,775 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 42,148 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,498 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,593 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.1.B.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,983 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,045 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 14,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of the unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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GU02 SDX is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 GU02 SDX, 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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GU02 SDX is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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