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GU52 FTT

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

265,770 mi
Last recorded265,770 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FTT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2020 265,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

coolant level low

corrosion n/s/f outer wheel arch

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f door steps and inner sills

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r inner arches and floor

reverse lights not working

Pass 31 Jul 2019 263,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

NS/OS WHEEL ARCHES AND SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 263,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering SUBFRAME MOUNT (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

NS/OS WHEEL ARCHES AND SILLS CORRODED

Pass 1 Aug 2018 260,696 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 260,651 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 258,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 251,069 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jul 2016 251,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2015 241,604 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 241,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 235,680 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 229,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 229,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 221,325 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 221,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 213,495 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 199,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 175,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 158,176 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 137,067 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 137,024 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 113,352 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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GU52 FTT is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

GU52 FTT is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GU52 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 FTT shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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