2002 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SM52 GVL
2002 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 90,026 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM52 GVL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/04/2023
- 90,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 43 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM52 GVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Transit (SM52 GVL) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel ar”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit under drivers seat (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
SM52 GVL Mileage History
- 31/03/202290,015 mi
- 05/04/202390,026 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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