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HJ52 GCO

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,154 mi
Last recorded187,154 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 GCO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 187,154 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HAS HAD TEMP REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BAD PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MAY HAVE HAD TEMP REPAIR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 187,148 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BAD PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 176,694 miles

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2023 176,654 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (4.4.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 162,960 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Overall under body surface rust.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 151,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 139,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 57,782 miles

unable to find evidence of a current seatbelt installation certificate.

very slight play in o/s front hub bearing assy

Fail 16 Dec 2015 57,782 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

unable to find evidence of a current seatbelt installation certificate.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,767 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 55,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,805 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,788 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed (6.9.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,396 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 39,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,952 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,761 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,355 miles

n/s boady/moulding insecure

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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HJ52 GCO is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ52 GCO, 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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HJ52 GCO is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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