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AK52 SZF

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,319 mi
Last recorded157,319 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 SZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 157,319 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 157,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 157,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 155,830 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 153,257 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 150,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 147,526 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 142,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 138,316 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 138,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 129,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 116,936 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 116,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front wipers not clearing the screen very well

Pass 31 Oct 2007 177,981 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 98,963 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 98,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 84,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AK52 SZF is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 105,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK52 SZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK52 SZF is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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