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GX52 YLM

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2017 74,121 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front door steps and floor pans (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all four (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

heavy corrossion on main chassis rails and exhaust system

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,653 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust deteriorating

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,808 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers seat has movement but does secure upright

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general underside corrosion to vehicle and chassis

heavy corrosion to both side sills

nearside front chassis rail has corrosion

nearside side sill damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 58,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers seat has movement but does secure upright

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general underside corrosion to vehicle and chassis

heavy corrosion to both side sills

nearside front chassis rail has corrosion

nearside side sill damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 58,753 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wings rusty.

Both inner and outer sills rusty.

Brake pipes getting rusty.

Chassis rails rusty.

Front number plate fading.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Pass 1 May 2013 56,661 miles

Both front chassis rails rusty at top.

Both front inner wheel arches rusty.

Both inner and outer sills in rusty condition.

Chassis rails rusty.

Exhaust system rusty.

Front number plate fading.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside rear tyre cracking and deteriorating on sidewalls.

Fail 1 May 2013 56,661 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both front chassis rails rusty at top.

Both front inner wheel arches rusty.

Both inner and outer sills in rusty condition.

Chassis rails rusty.

Exhaust system rusty.

Front number plate fading.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside rear tyre cracking and deteriorating on sidewalls.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,012 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General heavy underbody corrosion forming

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 49,344 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 49,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,813 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,830 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,830 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,789 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 41,789 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cuts out near max revs

Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,851 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 37,845 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 33,362 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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GX52 YLM is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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