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GV52 WXU

2002 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,184 mi
Last recorded71,184 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 WXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,184 miles

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

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

Oil leak

crack in front screen lower/centre

nearside load door damaged

rear brake imbalance (off-side)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2013 71,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

crack in front screen lower/centre

nearside load door damaged

rear brake imbalance (off-side)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Jan 2012 61,268 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,268 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,652 miles

rear,nearside,door window glass missing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 53,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear,nearside,door window glass missing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,138 miles

engine noisy when reved up

lower steering uj very slight play

some damage to drivers door mirror casing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 45,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lower steering uj very slight play

nearside rear tyre worn low and very close to limits

offside wiper blade deteriorated

some damage to drivers door mirror casing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,783 miles

Vehicle wet at time of test

n/s/f mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view

o/s/f tyre worn on edge, close to limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

some rear brake imbalance and on limits-borderline pass

Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle wet at time of test

n/s/f mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view

o/s/f tyre worn on edge, close to limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WXU is a 2002 Ford Transit in Blue 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 GV52 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

GV52 WXU is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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