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GX51 SHV

2002 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,421 mi
Last recorded164,421 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 SHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 164,421 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 142,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 124,952 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,616 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 102,615 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,964 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,317 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar rusty inside & out (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis by shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 66,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.75 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar rusty inside & out (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis by shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,505 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 64,214 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,705 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 61,665 miles

Retractable step not operating correctly Warning lamp faulty (6.1.E.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,307 miles

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

small stone chip to window screen

Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,680 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 48,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm flat spot (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,001 miles

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition but still clearing windscreen sufficently.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 39,214 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,011 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 36,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,377 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,253 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,098 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,375 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 22,368 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,875 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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GX51 SHV is a 2002 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GX51 SHV, 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 SHV is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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