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GX02 DGL

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

270,064 mi
Last recorded270,064 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 DGL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 270,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 270,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 253,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

n/s/f outer sill damaged

underisde corroded

vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 253,691 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f outer sill damaged

underisde corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 233,899 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no parking brake warning

underside corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 233,898 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Front bumper insecure

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no parking brake warning

underside corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 217,258 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Both Rear tyres are perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate is deteriorated

Spare wheel is missing

Fail 1 Sep 2011 217,258 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both Front brake discs are worn

Both Rear tyres are perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate is deteriorated

Spare wheel is missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 199,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside mirror damaged,slightly affecting the rear view

Fail 1 Sep 2010 199,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside mirror damaged,slightly affecting the rear view

Pass 7 Sep 2009 182,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s cv gaiter perished but not split

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2009 182,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s cv gaiter perished but not split

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2008 17,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2008 17,900 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 149,307 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 149,283 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust out of alignment hitting handbrake cable etc

o/s/f cv boot has a pin hole

Pass 14 Dec 2005 131,575 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 DGL is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DGL, 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 DGL is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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