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GX52 JBU

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,480 mi
Last recorded191,480 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 JBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 191,480 miles

Brake pipes covered with sealant

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

Underbody surface rust

Fail 2 Dec 2015 191,478 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipes covered with sealant

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 15 Dec 2014 170,622 miles

wipers slightly worn

Fail 10 Dec 2014 170,495 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers slightly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2013 158,502 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 154,271 miles

rear fog light not working on tow bar socket

stop lights on tow bar socket not working.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 154,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear fog light not working on tow bar socket

stop lights on tow bar socket not working.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 145,666 miles

1.surface corrosion of all rear end chassis work and cross members

Fail 1 Mar 2012 145,666 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

1.surface corrosion of all rear end chassis work and cross members

Pass 1 Sep 2010 127,196 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 127,175 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 114,566 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 101,444 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear chassis corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2008 101,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear chassis corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2007 80,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 75,221 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 75,187 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005

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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GX52 JBU is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 GX52 JBU, 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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GX52 JBU is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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