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GX02 AXJ

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,413 mi
Last recorded165,413 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 AXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 165,413 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 161,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 155,467 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 143,422 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /anti roll bar linkage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo bolt (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 130,189 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 130,133 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 83% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 121,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside front inner & outer sill non prescribed area corroded & holed

rough wheel bearing / transmission noise when driving

Fail 16 Oct 2018 121,260 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / upper & lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn x2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside front inner & outer sill non prescribed area corroded & holed

rough wheel bearing / transmission noise when driving

Pass 18 Oct 2017 112,698 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 112,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 103,902 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 103,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,546 miles

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion centre chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner door shut (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion rear of cab (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 95,546 miles

Centre Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.1.9)

Centre Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis =drop link (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis = drop link (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion centre chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner door shut (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion rear of cab (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 95,061 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab cross member (5.2.6)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded prop mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front most (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sense valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop link (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab x2 (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop link (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,884 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 90,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 89,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

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

chassis both sides front to rear is corroded

nearside winscreen is damaged

offside front outer sill is corroded and holed

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,949 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 83,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,921 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 78,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Top of N/S/F chassis rail corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,653 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2011 72,653 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2010 63,760 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 63,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 541,198 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 541,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 42,013 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,724 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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GX02 AXJ is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GX02 AXJ, 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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GX02 AXJ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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