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AY52 BUA

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,475 mi
Last recorded165,475 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 BUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 165,475 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 159,284 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 159,284 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 158,039 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 158,034 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

not secured rear-exhaust shield

Pass 22 Mar 2019 154,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 147,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 141,008 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 135,001 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 27 Mar 2015
Pass 22 Mar 2014 123,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 114,666 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 114,666 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 107,233 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 99,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 66,812 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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AY52 BUA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY52 BUA, 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 AY52 BUA registered?

AY52 BUA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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