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AY52 BVN

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,819 mi
Last recorded170,819 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 170,819 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel at o/s and n/s inner rack ball joints (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 170,819 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel at o/s and n/s inner rack ball joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 168,917 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 166,669 miles

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close both rear door hinges worn (6.2.B.2)

engine oil leak

rear bumper loose. bottom brackets corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2015 166,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close both rear door hinges worn (6.2.B.2)

engine oil leak

rear bumper loose. bottom brackets corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 164,330 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 164,330 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 162,009 miles

exhaust correded but not blowing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 159,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 137,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,092 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 93,067 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,067 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 79,266 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 66,667 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,719 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 39,606 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 BVN is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BVN, 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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AY52 BVN is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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