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HJ52 BVU

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,373 mi
Last recorded149,373 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 BVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 149,373 miles

both front inner sills corroded but not within a prescribed area

engine has slight oil leak

front brake pads are low

Pass 28 Jun 2016 140,342 miles

Front brale pads are low

Offside Front Inner sill is corroded but not within a prescribed area

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 140,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brale pads are low

Offside Front Inner sill is corroded but not within a prescribed area

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 130,856 miles

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

corrosion is developing to the inner and outer sill areas and chassis areas

o/s/front inner sill is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2015 130,856 miles

corrosion is developing to the inner and outer sill areas and chassis areas

o/s/front inner sill is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Jun 2014 119,246 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 108,998 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes are starting to split

o/s/f tyre is low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,937 miles

exhaust system is deteriorating

front pads are worn

n/s r lamp is cracked ,o/s/f mirror has a temp repair

Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,058 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 83,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 66,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s mirror damaged.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 61,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,663 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 23 May 2007 49,682 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 49,682 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 49,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 31,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 31,116 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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HJ52 BVU is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJ52 BVU, 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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HJ52 BVU is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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