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HJ52 SDX

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

49,615 mi
Last recorded49,615 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 SDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 49,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front inner wing corrosion but non prescribed area

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 49,192 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 48,908 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 48,474 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 48,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 43,890 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valves starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 38,678 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,845 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,506 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 33,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,026 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 32,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,656 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 9 Oct 2015 28,656 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,438 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,877 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 10 Oct 2012 20,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,245 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,689 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 18,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,640 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 18,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,299 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 13,742 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 8,928 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 7,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,425 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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HJ52 SDX is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ52 SDX registered?

HJ52 SDX is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is HJ52 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ52 SDX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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