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AP52 CUG

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,181 mi
Last recorded147,181 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CUG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 147,181 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 135,887 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 162,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Popped off the ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides sills corroded,inner sills aswell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Once opened door doesn't close (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 157,433 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose out skin on silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sill at rear platted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 148,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

bumper corners missing

bumper corners missing

nearside front door mirror lower lens cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2017 138,231 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre completely on limit at time of test-advice replacement asap. 195-65-15 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door mirror bottom lens damaged

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear bumper end caps not fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 138,231 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre completely on limit at time of test-advice replacement asap. 195-65-15 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door mirror bottom lens damaged

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear bumper end caps not fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 135,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 135,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 132,567 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 132,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,409 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT N/S TOW BRK, LOWER

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 126,403 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

DAMAGE TO FRONT N/S TOW BRK, LOWER

Pass 7 Apr 2012 117,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 111,964 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,963 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust heat shield hanging at rear

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 96,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bottom part of front bumper insecure

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Mar 2010 96,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bottom part of front bumper insecure

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,239 miles

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 12 Feb 2009 77,091 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,243 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 59,243 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,397 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,699 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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AP52 CUG is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP52 CUG, 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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AP52 CUG is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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