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AY52 YVU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Cream Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,221 mi
Last recorded183,221 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 183,221 miles

both rear bumper end caps missing

front washer jets need cleaning

Nearside Front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

big oil leak unknown

both front brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2017 183,221 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

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

Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

big oil leak unknown

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear bumper end caps missing

front washer jets need cleaning

Pass 3 Feb 2016 168,914 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 168,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 155,683 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 155,682 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 111,777 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 101,810 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 92,107 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 92,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 86,053 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,431 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 64,957 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 53,080 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 38,144 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 YVU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Cream with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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