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GU02 SVE

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,786 mi
Last recorded182,786 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 SVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 182,786 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corrodded

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

hole n/s inner bulkhead not with 300 of prescribed area

hole o/s front and rear not within 300 of prescribed area

vehicle as been repaired and undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2017 182,766 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under bonnet chassis holed (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cover plate not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Central Exhaust silencer corrodded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 159,895 miles

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

multi under body repairs

Pass 7 Mar 2015

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear chassie corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2015

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear chassie corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 125,102 miles

both sills and front chassis slightly corroded

o/s mirror slight damage

rear chassis slightly corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2013 120,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 114,261 miles

REAR CHASSIS LEGS FLOOR AND INNER SILLS ALL RUSTING BUT NOT HOLED

Fail 7 Mar 2012 114,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR CHASSIS LEGS FLOOR AND INNER SILLS ALL RUSTING BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 17 Mar 2011 108,061 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,843 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 98,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,783 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,862 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,706 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 30,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 SVE is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVE, 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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What year was GU02 SVE registered?

GU02 SVE is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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