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AU52 FYM

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,083 mi
Last recorded91,083 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 91,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 85,954 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 79,776 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 79,718 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,294 miles

All brake ferrules corroded

All metal brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

All steering & suspension components show heavy surface corrosion

Exhaust heavily corroded and the silencer outer skin is becoming detached to due excessive corrosion

Fuel tank support braces corroded

Nearside Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded through but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded through but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 30 Mar 2022 73,933 miles

All brake Ferrell's corroded

All road wheels heavily corroded to the insides

All steering and suspension components heavily corroded

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded to excess but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded to excess but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 22 Mar 2022 73,933 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm of passenger seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All brake Ferrell's corroded

All road wheels heavily corroded to the insides

All steering and suspension components heavily corroded

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded to excess but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded to excess but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,560 miles

All road wheels heavily corroded.

All steering and suspension components corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and becoming detached/falling apart.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel tank support straps corroded.

N/S/R inner sill corroded.

O/S/R inner sill heavily corroded, sill rusted through.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in o/s and n/s.

Rear cross beam/axle heavily corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2021 73,555 miles

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

All road wheels heavily corroded.

All steering and suspension components corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and becoming detached/falling apart.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel tank support straps corroded.

N/S/R inner sill corroded.

O/S/R inner sill heavily corroded, sill rusted through.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in o/s and n/s.

Rear cross beam/axle heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,257 miles

All metal brake pipes are covered in grease or other material

All road wheels show heavy corrosion to the insides.

All steering & suspension components corroded

Exaust system corroded

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and becoming detatched

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear cross beam/axle corroded

Service brake requires extra force/effort, but meets the expected requirements

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,197 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 73,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,002 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 73,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,753 miles

Lower radiator bracket corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 70,739 miles

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

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

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

Lower radiator bracket corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,394 miles

lower support metal bar for radiator very corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,673 miles

n/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2014 69,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,775 miles

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)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,272 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,218 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,599 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 45,472 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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AU52 FYM is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU52 FYM, 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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AU52 FYM is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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