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HF02 RLO

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

132,056 mi
Last recorded132,056 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 132,056 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

chasis repairs covered in underseal

Pass 19 May 2025 129,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 129,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 126,884 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

front and rear suspension componentes have lots of heavy surface corrosion

offside rear wheel arch corroded and filled

this vehicle has had a tremendous amount of welding repairs

Fail 29 May 2024 126,864 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension componentes have lots of heavy surface corrosion

offside rear wheel arch corroded and filled

this vehicle has had a tremendous amount of welding repairs

Pass 27 May 2023 125,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 123,956 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 123,956 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 123,776 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step and inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting , rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades are smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 123,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation last on and off (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 122,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, both the n's & o's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 122,438 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, both the n's & o's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Apr 2018 121,944 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X member behind rear spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X member behind rear spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired Operating arm seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 117,854 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges (near limit)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 114,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges (near limit)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 111,695 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

exhaust corroded

o/s wiper blade starting to split

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2015 111,695 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

exhaust corroded

o/s wiper blade starting to split

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,831 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

exhaust slightly corroded

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2014 110,830 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

exhaust slightly corroded

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2013 110,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/r sill corroded but not adversely affecting brakes or suspension

Fail 14 Feb 2013 110,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/r sill corroded but not adversely affecting brakes or suspension

Pass 13 Feb 2012 109,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 109,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 102,710 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both sides front brake pipes corroded

both sides rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 102,710 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both sides front brake pipes corroded

both sides rear brake pipes corroded

wiper blades starting to split

front brake discs badly corroded on inside face

Pass 15 Feb 2010 99,324 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 99,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 90,634 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 84,080 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 84,080 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 76,870 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 76,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,463 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 RLO is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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