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GX51 XJO

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

156,752 mi
Last recorded156,752 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 XJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 156,752 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 156,632 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill inner and outer (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill inner and outer (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 152,529 miles

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

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills and general corrosion to chassis

Pass 3 Nov 2014 147,306 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 147,300 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 142,229 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 142,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 135,805 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 135,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

service light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 127,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 127,444 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 121,352 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 121,347 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2009 115,707 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 115,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,930 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 105,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 100,619 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 100,619 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 92,095 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 XJO is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XJO, 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 GX51 XJO registered?

GX51 XJO is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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