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GU52 RNZ

2002 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,691 mi
Last recorded98,691 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 RNZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 98,691 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 98,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 98,030 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 98,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,307 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 95,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,119 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

campervan conversion done

Fail 5 Apr 2022 91,095 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

campervan conversion done

Pass 9 Apr 2021 79,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 79,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 75,315 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 75,313 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.75 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 65,451 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember both sides around spring shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 65,446 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.75 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember both sides around spring shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 55,163 miles

rear exhaust support bracket broken

smoke reading are high

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

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

offside and nearside wiper blades

Fail 16 May 2018 55,163 miles

Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired obstructed be the tail left (6.2.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside wiper blades

rear exhaust support bracket broken

smoke reading are high

Pass 18 May 2017 44,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 44,149 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 37,351 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,373 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 31,172 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,912 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,042 miles

Cooling system slight leak

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,385 miles

Nearside front seatbelt slightly damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 13,028 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 12,998 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,879 miles

drivers side windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2005 8,104 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 RNZ is a 2002 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GU52 RNZ, 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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GU52 RNZ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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