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GY02 LFW

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,810 mi
Last recorded207,810 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 LFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 207,810 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 6 Oct 2011 207,810 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 206,295 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 206,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 196,602 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear shock absorber weeping

nearside sliding door handle broken

slight play in steering rack (nearside)

Fail 20 May 2009 196,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear shock absorber weeping

nearside sliding door handle broken

slight play in steering rack (nearside)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 184,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 159,855 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 130,620 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 130,614 miles

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

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

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

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 LFW is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LFW, 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 GY02 LFW registered?

GY02 LFW is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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