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HF52 XXS

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,329 mi
Last recorded147,329 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 147,329 miles

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

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

windscreen has damage outside zone a

Pass 30 Mar 2021 140,437 miles

both chassis rails are corroded in various places front and rear

windscreen has damage outside zone a

Pass 31 Mar 2020 133,644 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 133,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 124,342 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel long

nearside ball joint dust cover deteriorated

some corrosion but outside of prescribed areas

windscreen damaged outside drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Mar 2019 124,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel long

nearside ball joint dust cover deteriorated

some corrosion but outside of prescribed areas

windscreen damaged outside drivers view of the road

Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,880 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 19 Dec 2016 102,228 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 102,208 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm dot 0605 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 95,340 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres getting worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,345 miles

underbody brake pipes getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

Fail 5 Dec 2014 87,339 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underbody brake pipes getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,131 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has play (recommend immediate attention)

offside wiper split

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,631 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,304 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 65,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 55,713 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 42,825 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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HF52 XXS is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HF52 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

HF52 XXS is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for HF52 XXS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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