diff --git a/tests/api/controller/test_loan.py b/tests/api/controller/test_loan.py
index b401b5e50..59591b3a6 100644
--- a/tests/api/controller/test_loan.py
+++ b/tests/api/controller/test_loan.py
@@ -1111,7 +1111,7 @@ def test_loan_fails_when_patron_is_at_hold_limit_and_hold_position_zero(
             )
             assert isinstance(response, ProblemDetail)
             assert NO_COPIES_WHEN_RESERVED.uri == response.uri
-            assert 403 == response.status_code
+            assert 502 == response.status_code
 
     def test_borrow_fails_with_outstanding_fines(
         self, loan_fixture: LoanFixture, library_fixture: LibraryFixture