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HJ02 TZR

2002 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,069 mi
Last recorded68,069 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 TZR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 68,069 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 65,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Single bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 64,494 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 64,494 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,709 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,555 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 60,555 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine/gearbox/noise vibration

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,431 miles

engine/gearbox noise/vibration

Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,680 miles

engine/gearbox noise/vibration

Fail 9 Oct 2018 55,680 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine/gearbox noise/vibration

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,565 miles

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

Nearside front and rear tyres perished

noise /vibration gearbox area

Pass 29 Oct 2016 51,041 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 51,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 46,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,241 miles

Towbar electrical plug insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,460 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,069 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,374 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,692 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,110 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,727 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 16,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 TZR is a 2002 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TZR, 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 HJ02 TZR registered?

HJ02 TZR is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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