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HJ52 BWN

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

169,161 mi
Last recorded169,161 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 169,161 miles

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

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2022 169,157 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front knocking noise from front of vehicle

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount/bearing worn/grabbing

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp dipped beam flickering

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

no reverse light

Fail 3 Feb 2022 169,152 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis/rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front knocking noise from front of vehicle

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount/bearing worn/grabbing

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp dipped beam flickering

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 29 Jan 2021 158,203 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle bump stop mount near to brake load sensing valve (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

hand brake near reserve travel

Fail 27 Jan 2021 158,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush rubber broken away from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating also fluctuates when parking brake applied (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle bump stop mount near to brake load sensing valve (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2019 144,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 136,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure floor slightly rusty (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure floor rusty (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2017 136,568 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch/body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 132,498 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 132,452 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 128,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 122,573 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 118,972 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 110,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 110,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,527 miles

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

N/S/F brake disc inner surface slightly corroded

O/S/R tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 28 Feb 2011 106,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F brake disc inner surface slightly corroded

O/S/R tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 11 Mar 2010 92,234 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 92,134 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,100 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 82,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 71,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 57,712 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 57,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 33,055 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 BWN is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BWN, 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 BWN is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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