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GU52 RTO

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,395 mi
Last recorded130,395 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 RTO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 130,395 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 127,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Drivers seat belt twisted

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Not all rear seat belts checked as seats not fixed in postion

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 127,218 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 127,213 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,763 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 53,347 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,840 miles

slight play too n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 10 Jan 2008 44,840 miles

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

slight play too n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,196 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 34,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,970 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 22,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

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 RTO is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RTO, 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 GU52 RTO registered?

GU52 RTO is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is GU52 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 RTO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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