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BD52 REU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 REU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2025

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine steady worn to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted outer has sharp edges. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank next to leaking pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted outer has sharp edges. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced high level. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system behind fuel tank. pipe leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 165,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 156,316 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Tested at plate value of 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 138,898 miles

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

Central exhuast corroding

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 138,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central exhuast corroding

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,572 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroson

Fail 9 Jan 2019 130,318 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 128,469 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 127,017 miles

Front subframe rusty

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Onto the steering rack (2.3.3b)

Radiator leaking slightly, bottom corner

Radiator lower support bar deteriorating slightly

Rear gearbox mount rubber bush has slight movement

Fail 20 Dec 2016 127,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Onto the steering rack (2.3.3b)

Radiator leaking slightly, bottom corner

Radiator lower support bar deteriorating slightly

Rear gearbox mount rubber bush has slight movement

Pass 16 Dec 2015 124,807 miles

exhaust rear section rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2015 124,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear section rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2015 123,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 115,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 113,163 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Fail 15 Jan 2013 113,163 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,062 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 106,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inspection showing poor front disc surfaces advise attention

Fail 22 Dec 2010 55,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

inspection showing poor front disc surfaces advise attention

Pass 22 Dec 2009 95,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 95,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 83,671 miles

slight misting of oil from the engine

slight misting of oil from the steering rack

Pass 2 Jan 2008 73,973 miles

nearside front tyre edges are wearing uneven

offside front tyre egdes are wearing uneven

oil leak from the bottom of the engine

slight oil leak from the turbo

Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,605 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 65,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 56,621 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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BD52 REU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BD52 REU, 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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BD52 REU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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