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AK52 TFU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,513 mi
Last recorded92,513 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,513 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack damp

Fail 10 Apr 2018 89,991 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack damp

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,845 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

steering rack damp

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,845 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel hub badly damaged one stud broken (4.2.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

steering rack damp

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,090 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement marked (6.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre perishing on tread & worn uneven

Fail 16 Apr 2016 80,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement marked (6.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre perishing on tread & worn uneven

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,308 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,352 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 77,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,018 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 74,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers only operates on switch no.3

Pass 21 Apr 2012 74,248 miles

both front wipers only operates on switch no.3

Pass 25 Apr 2011 71,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,509 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 61,509 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,914 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 52,914 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,806 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,449 miles

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 TFU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFU, 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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What year was AK52 TFU registered?

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

Is AK52 TFU safe to buy?

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