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GX51 FVZ

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

199,200 mi
Last recorded199,200 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FVZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 199,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Suspension Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner and Outer Sills and Step Corroded - Outside of Prescribed Area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage To Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 199,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of Inner Wheel Arch Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Suspension Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner and Outer Sills and Step Corroded - Outside of Prescribed Area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage To Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 191,466 miles

front shock top mounting area rusting

o/s outer and inner door sill corroded outside perscribed area

Fail 14 Feb 2022 191,466 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front shock top mounting area rusting

o/s outer and inner door sill corroded outside perscribed area

Pass 12 Feb 2021 185,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear spring slightly splayed

Fail 3 Feb 2021 185,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation when coming on and off (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear spring slightly splayed

Pass 30 Jan 2020 179,104 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring leaf slightly splayed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 179,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging slow to come on and off (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body box section @ front sub-frame/suspension mount - viewed within engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring leaf slightly splayed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 171,723 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly splayed

age related surface corrosion to chassis/body box sections viewed within engine bay

Fail 8 Feb 2019 171,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly splayed

Offside Rear inner tyre under-inflated

age related surface corrosion to chassis/body box sections viewed within engine bay

Pass 13 Feb 2018 163,452 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 163,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 155,138 miles

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

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

corrosion to both inner front chassis rails

corrosion to offside front lower wing around bumper fixing

nearside front bumper insecure

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 155,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside front lower wing around bumper fixing

nearside front bumper insecure

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 146,547 miles

front wings rusty

o/s rear spring bushes in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2015 136,667 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front wing panel corroded but not considered a sharp edge

slight noise but no roughness to nearside front hub bearing

Fail 28 Jan 2015 136,664 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front wing panel corroded but not considered a sharp edge

slight noise but no roughness to nearside front hub bearing

Fail 28 Jan 2014 125,253 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front wing panel corroded, not resulting in a sharp edge

surface corrosion to underside chassis/panels and components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 125,253 miles

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

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

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

offside front wing panel corroded, not resulting in a sharp edge

surface corrosion to underside chassis/panels and components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 124,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 115,963 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

slight wear/play in offside rear spring rear bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,066 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 106,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 97,578 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 97,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 89,625 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 84,680 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 84,608 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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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GX51 FVZ is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 GX51 FVZ, 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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GX51 FVZ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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