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HF52 WDM

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,551 mi
Last recorded69,551 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 WDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 69,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 69,404 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 69,404 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 69,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner&outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

underside of vehicle heavily plated and covered in undersel

Fail 26 Jun 2024 69,275 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to engine mounting/ next to alternator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired step corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded around engine mounting prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 68,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 67,547 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,531 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,759 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 66,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear inner sill holed and corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,538 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 65,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,338 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,909 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 62,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,236 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 61,236 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,224 miles

light surface rust on chassis all over.small corroded hole o/s rear chassis,not in perscribed area

Fail 2 Sep 2013 59,107 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

light surface rust on chassis all over.small corroded hole o/s rear chassis,not in perscribed area

Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,747 miles

light surface rust on vehicle chassis

Fail 1 Sep 2012 56,747 miles

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

light surface rust on vehicle chassis

Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,570 miles

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

underside of vehicle very rusty but not holed

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,570 miles

underside of vehicle very rusty but not holed

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,816 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 49,502 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,502 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,102 miles

offside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2008 47,102 miles

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

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,171 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside rear sill damage

Fail 23 Jul 2007 44,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside rear sill damage

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,402 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HF52 WDM is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HF52 WDM, 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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What year was HF52 WDM registered?

HF52 WDM is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is HF52 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 WDM shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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