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AY52 YVW

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Cream Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,462 mi
Last recorded142,462 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,462 miles

Battery warning light on dash.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 142,454 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust is missing. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery warning light on dash.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 141,779 miles

Rear bumper corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle showing signs of corrosions underneath

Pass 7 Mar 2020 137,495 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar link gaiter split but preventing dirt ingress

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

O/S/F bottom ball joint gaiter split but preventing dirt ingress

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 137,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F anti roll bar link gaiter split but preventing dirt ingress

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

O/S/F bottom ball joint gaiter split but preventing dirt ingress

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 132,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2018 125,766 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front exhaust flexi blowing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,366 miles

n/s/f cv boot split

play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 22 Feb 2016 110,537 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 110,537 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,380 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 95,931 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,875 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 88,875 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,206 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,029 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,081 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,036 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,776 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,863 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 25,507 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 YVW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Cream with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YVW, 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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What year was AY52 YVW registered?

AY52 YVW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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