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AU02 HLJ

2002 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,355 mi
Last recorded153,355 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 153,355 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis corroded under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 146,262 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 146,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced suspension area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 142,859 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis damaged due to broken spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion and deterioration (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 142,845 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion and deterioration (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 139,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 134,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 130,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 125,379 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on sidewall

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 125,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on sidewall

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 120,460 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust centre silencer outer skin peeling away

n/s wing mirror taped

Fail 16 Apr 2016 120,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust centre silencer outer skin peeling away

n/s wing mirror taped

Pass 17 Apr 2015 115,433 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,124 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 81,791 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 81,791 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 76,724 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 67,830 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,965 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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AU02 HLJ is a 2002 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU02 HLJ, 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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AU02 HLJ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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