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HF02 RFZ

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

164,618 mi
Last recorded164,618 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 RFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 164,618 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 162,369 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 158,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn to metal

drivers seat runners worn

front brake discs worn on inner face

front cab and rear body corroded

rear bumper/light mounting corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 158,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 6.26 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top rail (under bonnet) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front cab and rear body corroded

rear bumper/light mounting corroded

front brake discs worn on inner face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn to metal

drivers seat runners worn

Fail 25 Apr 2019 158,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tipper body frame corroded weakened and split (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury hole in cab sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (top rail) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

cab and rear body corroded

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn to metal

drivers seat runners worn

front brake discs and pads worn

rear bumper bar /light mountings corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 140,835 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 130,545 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside front chassis corroded

offside rear corner of cab corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2017 130,543 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tipper body (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tipper body and bumper bar (6.1.C.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside front chassis corroded

offside rear corner of cab corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 123,987 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 123,987 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 119,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front chassis innerwing corroded

offside front doorstep dropsill corroded

rear tipper body chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 117,333 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front chassis innerwing corroded

offside front doorstep dropsill corroded

rear tipper body chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 112,395 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 112,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

offside front dropsill to doorstep corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 108,014 miles

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 17 Dec 2011 108,010 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear of cab corroded

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 103,429 miles

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

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

nearside rear handbrake cable outer cover in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2009 98,505 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 98,502 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 87,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 87,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,833 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 687,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,116 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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HF02 RFZ is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HF02 RFZ, 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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HF02 RFZ is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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