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GU52 RUW

2002 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,662 mi
Last recorded110,662 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 110,662 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2021 110,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front sections of metal pipe in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2019 104,478 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front sections of metal pipe in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,462 miles

Both front sections of metal brake pipe in wheel arches near brake hoses corroding.

Both front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes are perished and splitting.

Both parking brake cables in poor condition.

General underside corrosion, particularly notable areas that need urgent attention are both front inner wheel arches/chassis rails and both rear spring mounting areas.

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft centre support bearing bush worn.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 94,459 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer sidewall badly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front sections of metal brake pipe in wheel arches near brake hoses corroding.

Both front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes are perished and splitting.

Both parking brake cables in poor condition.

General underside corrosion, particularly notable areas that need urgent attention are both front inner wheel arches/chassis rails and both rear spring mounting areas.

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft centre support bearing bush worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,849 miles

Offside Front Inner slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 82,834 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

Offside Front Inner slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,095 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coolant leak from hose

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,194 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 79,169 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Speed limiter not fitted (6.5.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,657 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,204 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,069 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 33,265 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 RUW is a 2002 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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