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HJ51 RDX

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,825 mi
Last recorded161,825 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 RDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 161,825 miles

rear doors difficult to open / close

Pass 14 Sep 2011 155,090 miles

drivers seat frame cracked, advise welded before it gets worse

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored on inner face

Fail 31 Aug 2011 155,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat frame cracked, advise welded before it gets worse

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored on inner face

Pass 13 Jan 2011 148,294 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 148,292 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 135,407 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven

Fail 2 Dec 2009 135,405 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 122,008 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 122,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

major oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 107,181 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 107,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 93,445 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 80,725 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 80,725 miles

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

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

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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HJ51 RDX is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HJ51 RDX, 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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HJ51 RDX is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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