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AY52 VUW

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,214 mi
Last recorded119,214 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 119,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and off side outer (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower under sill corroded but not affecting the mot test

Pass 22 Apr 2024 119,109 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 119,102 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) not working at all (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,955 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer under sill slightly corroded were been jacked up

Pass 4 Feb 2022 118,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 117,235 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 116,490 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake valve both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' edge (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 114,417 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 114,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 109,891 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 107,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 107,155 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 101,733 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 101,733 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,178 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 98,562 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 97,274 miles

front brake discs corroded

number plates damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2009 97,274 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroded

number plates damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2008 95,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 78,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 61,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 43,718 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 VUW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 VUW registered?

AY52 VUW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is AY52 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 VUW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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