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GV52 FUB

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,209 mi
Last recorded177,209 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FUB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 177,209 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 177,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 177,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded limiter valve mounting marked yellow (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded from inner arch back (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working ALSO affecting all other lights at o/s/r (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded from inner arch back. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both centre exhaust sections badly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 165,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 153,949 miles

nearside rear chassis leg coroded

under side of van has slight corosion

Fail 8 Jan 2015 153,669 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside rear chassis leg coroded

under side of van has slight corosion

Pass 5 Feb 2014 139,746 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 139,746 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 138,580 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

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

Rear axle beam rubber bump stops hanging off

Turbo pipe damp with oil

coolant level low

Fail 1 Jul 2013 138,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

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

Rear axle beam rubber bump stops hanging off

Turbo pipe damp with oil

coolant level low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 113,958 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 108,159 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 3 Aug 2011 107,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,504 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 96,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,125 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 75,890 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 75,890 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,643 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,371 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 62,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s front seat missing

o/s seat belt slow to pull out and retract

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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GV52 FUB is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV52 FUB, 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 GV52 FUB registered?

GV52 FUB is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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The MOT history for GV52 FUB shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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