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HJ02 HWB

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,399 mi
Last recorded81,399 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 HWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 81,399 miles

offside rear inner sill rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

offside rear inner sill rusted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 77,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 77,583 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,824 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

Fail 26 Jul 2022 76,824 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,556 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 76,556 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors area - suspect leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 76,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine performance deemed low

Fail 10 Aug 2020 76,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 67,412 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has inner shoulder wear from incorrect alignment

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

no visable coolant in header tank

Fail 21 Jan 2019 67,397 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged has 8mm bolt in tyre will require replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front tyre has inner shoulder wear from incorrect alignment

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

no visable coolant in header tank

Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,791 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 58,779 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside high -level additional stop lamp not working

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

Offside Front chassis in engine compartment slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner body sill has corrosion to an area just outside of a prescribed area

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,882 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,974 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 52,974 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,335 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,043 miles

front brakes in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,083 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,552 miles

nearside & offside front brake disc's pitted

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 HWB is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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