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AV52 DVC

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

79,310 mi
Last recorded79,310 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 79,310 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 76,971 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased and painted in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower radiator support corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

General under vehicle corrosion inc. front and rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Corrosion to inner sill area

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes painted/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower bumper corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 69,754 miles

Central Rear central outer valance has heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,455 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,873 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 66,873 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s front head light aims (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 64,093 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 64,093 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,095 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,833 miles

Front tyre worn low

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,228 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 51,134 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,439 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsr tyre perished and unevenly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,715 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,020 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,151 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 27,103 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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AV52 DVC is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AV52 DVC, 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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AV52 DVC is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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