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GV52 TVM

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,348 mi
Last recorded172,348 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 TVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 172,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 169,730 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO BODY AND CHASSIS UNDERSIDE

Fail 15 Nov 2024 169,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO BODY AND CHASSIS UNDERSIDE

Pass 27 Nov 2023 168,083 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 166,522 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2021 164,290 miles

various corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2020 162,756 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 161,739 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 159,829 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

various corrosion to chassis

Pass 15 Nov 2017 157,644 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 157,640 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 154,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2016 154,009 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 149,805 miles

drivers seat cushion in a poor condition

front wishbone rear bush showing peel back

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 149,799 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner door sill at front and centre corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner door sill corroded at front end (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat cushion in a poor condition

front wishbone rear bush showing peel back

n/s lower ball joint worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 144,420 miles

N/S outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2013 133,099 miles

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

bonnet difficult to release

crack out of the swept area

Fail 18 Nov 2013 133,099 miles

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

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

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

bonnet difficult to release

crack out of the swept area

Pass 13 Nov 2012 127,360 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 127,360 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 124,568 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2010 121,619 miles

fan hub worn

spare wheel incorect to vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2010 121,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 118,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 116,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 109,866 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 109,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 103,413 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 103,413 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 99,695 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 99,694 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 96,724 miles

diff pinion seal leaking

nearside mirror slightly cracked does'nt effect view to rear.

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 TVM is a 2002 Ford Transit in White 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 GV52 TVM, 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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GV52 TVM is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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