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GU52 AUW

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

290,558 mi
Last recorded290,558 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 AUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 290,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

all chasis rails corroded& rears delaminating

offside & nearside sills & front inner wings corroded

offside front inner wing corroded & crumbled away outside of prescribed area but not affecting braking or steering

offsode & nearside wheel arches corroded

wheel arches corroded

windscreen has damage & split in swept area but not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Jul 2013 281,468 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 281,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 261,371 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 261,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 240,771 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2011 240,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2010 220,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Aug 2010 220,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 Apr 2009 189,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 189,280 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 177,169 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 176,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 164,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 164,542 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 146,270 miles

as per test no.771772146257

Fail 30 Aug 2006 146,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2005 117,401 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side rear and near side front wheel centre caps missing

Pass 9 Sep 2005 117,401 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side rear and near side front wheel centre caps missing

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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GU52 AUW is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 GU52 AUW, 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 GU52 AUW registered?

GU52 AUW is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is GU52 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 AUW shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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