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GY02 LCO

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

242,300 mi
Last recorded242,300 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 LCO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2024 242,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out with stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside floorpan coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring forward mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 240,299 miles

Corrosion in sills, inner sills and cab steps is not considered to be within prescribed areas.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Rear chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 240,242 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion in sills, inner sills and cab steps is not considered to be within prescribed areas.

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake performance weak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 237,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 237,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis has excessive corrosion in 2 places within 30cm of shock mounting area chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger within 30cm of rear leaf spring mounting area chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm of rear leaf spring mounting area chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 234,929 miles

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

Rear chassis corroded

Reverse lights not working

Fail 19 Jan 2021 234,877 miles

Central Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear chassis corroded

Reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Jul 2019 229,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wing area corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 229,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine value = 3.00 (no label) (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wing area corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 225,697 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 225,696 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR floorpan/inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer face of OSR chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 222,048 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 222,048 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 217,457 miles

Engine has a coolant leak from water pump

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 4 Jun 2015 210,682 miles

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

Oil leaking from offside rear backplate.

Fail 28 May 2015 210,652 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leaking from offside rear backplate.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 203,859 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 203,791 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leaking from offside rear backplate.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 196,494 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 196,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn.

Pass 3 May 2012 188,200 miles

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

brake pedal rubber, edge worn

rear brake imbalance (nearside weaker)

Fail 3 May 2012 188,196 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pedal rubber, edge worn

rear brake imbalance (nearside weaker)

Pass 3 May 2011 181,725 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 181,724 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear wheelbearings noisy ;

slight play nearside of rack ;

Pass 23 Apr 2010 174,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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)

nearside sill damaged ;

Pass 28 Apr 2009 160,044 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 160,033 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 138,469 miles

NSR footbrake performance slightly low

Nearside handbrake performance slightly low

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 138,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 120,788 miles

As previous test

Fail 26 Apr 2007 120,775 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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

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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GY02 LCO is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 GY02 LCO, 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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GY02 LCO is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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