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GU02 SXZ

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,705 mi
Last recorded108,705 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 SXZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 108,705 miles

1 bulb from centre stop light inop

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

Oil leak

all outter wheel arches corroded

offside front wing corroded

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear valve stem perished

offside wing mirror casing damaged

unable to gain access to boot

Fail 25 Apr 2015 108,626 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

all outer wheel arches corroded

nearside wing mirror loose

offside front tyre is badly out of shape

offside wing mirror casing damaged

unable to gain access to boot

Pass 20 May 2014 100,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

general corrosion on vehicle

oil leak

spare tyre worn

Fail 19 May 2014 100,176 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

general corrosion on vehicle

oil leak

spare tyre worn

Pass 18 May 2013 92,316 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Brake pedal anti-slip provisional deteriorated

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

Fail 18 May 2013 92,316 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Brake pedal anti-slip provisional deteriorated

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

Fail 19 May 2012 84,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 84,969 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 76,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,337 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 65,267 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 65,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 55,139 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 May 2008 48,689 miles

Nearside rear tyre valve leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,185 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 32,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SXZ is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU02 SXZ registered?

GU02 SXZ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is GU02 SXZ safe to buy?

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