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AY52 XZN

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,598 mi
Last recorded111,598 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XZN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 110,939 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tracking needs checked

Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,385 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,233 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 98,564 miles

Brake pipes from front to rear and at rear corroded.

Brakr pedal rubber wearing.

Fuel tank heat shield loose.

High level brake lamp not working.

Nearside front brake hose very near gearbox and brake pipe when steering on full lock.

Offside wiper rubber tearing.

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing near to tread wear indicators.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 96,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2008 96,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose.

High level brake lamp not working.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 93,243 miles

Brake efficiency lower than normal (rear brakes low).

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

Nearside and offside inner drive shaft boots leaking.

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside wiper blade rubber tearing.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 87,169 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 XZN is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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