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2021 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,034 mi
Last recorded80,034 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Transit Connect50,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 APP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,034 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 177,067 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 150,296 miles

Chip in windscreen -drivers view ok

o/s/r wheel outer bead rim damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2024 150,296 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen -drivers view ok

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r wheel outer bead rim damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,923 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

all seasons tyre fitted to NSF and standard tyre fitted to OSF

Pass 4 Oct 2022 95,021 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 95,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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AR02 APP is a 2021 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2021 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 50,774 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 AR02 APP, 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 5 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR02 APP registered?

AR02 APP is a 2021 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 March 2021.

Is AR02 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 APP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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