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GU02 SWV

2002 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,445 mi
Last recorded178,445 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 SWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 178,445 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 159,667 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 138,997 miles

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

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

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

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

general condition of underside of vehicle (rusty) .

Pass 7 Jun 2014 128,826 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 122,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 112,673 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 104,284 miles

Front discs worn/lipped

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 99,748 miles

Nearside sill starting to rust.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 92,056 miles

Both exterior mirror glass cracked, not affecting view to rear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rust holes in nearside sill - not within prescribed areas

Fail 30 Jun 2009 92,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both exterior mirror glass cracked, not affecting view to rear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rust holes in nearside sill, not within prescribed areas

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,511 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f rear wishbone bush worn

Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,103 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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GU02 SWV is a 2002 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

GU02 SWV is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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