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HJ02 GZG

2002 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

197,759 mi
Last recorded197,759 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 GZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 197,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded on bottom

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s inner arches to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 195,900 miles

N/s and o/s sills and steps corroded.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s inner arch floors. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wings corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 185,703 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 across engine bay bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front step corroded

Offside central inner/outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 185,681 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring rear mounting detached (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 across engine bay bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front step corroded

Offside central inner/outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 178,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 in engine bay bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Offside Front step corroded

Offside inner and outer central sill corroded

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 178,122 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 in engine bay bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside inner and outer central sill corroded

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 173,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner step rusty.

Nearside Inner sill (middle) in rusty condition.

Offside Front Inner step rusty.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s rear spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 163,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front step rusty

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 153,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 144,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 138,326 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s inner arches. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 127,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 125,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

end float in rear wheels

Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

end float in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,152 miles

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,871 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 109,872 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 106,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 101,448 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 95,537 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 92,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 85,580 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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HJ02 GZG is a 2002 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HJ02 GZG, 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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HJ02 GZG is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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