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AY52 BWU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,811 mi
Last recorded180,811 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 BWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 180,811 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 180,111 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021

Coil springs corroded.

Tyres cracked and close to wear bands.

Underbody and sills corroded and undersealed.

wiper blade worn.

Fail 15 Oct 2021

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear bumper cornor missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

diffrent size tyres on front axle to rear axle

Pass 14 Sep 2020 152,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills, underbody and suspension corroded.

Steering rack weeping

Fail 8 Sep 2020

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills, underbody and suspension corroded.

Steering rack weeping

Pass 4 Sep 2019 148,318 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,293 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front headlamps faded on lenses

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 143,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front headlamps faded on lenses

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 143,373 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 143,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded full length front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 134,617 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 125,666 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 111,503 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 111,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 96,166 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 85,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 75,161 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 75,161 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,678 miles

Oil leak

advise brake pedal travel

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,037 miles

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

advise brake pedal travel

advise rear brake adjustment

Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise brake pedal travel

advise osr tyre starting to perish

advise rear brake adjustment

bonnett stay clip broken

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,953 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 33,148 miles

advise front pads

advise most tyres close to limit

noise on steering

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 BWU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY52 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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