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BG52 WPU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,206 mi
Last recorded90,206 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,206 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 126,679 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 126,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 122,173 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 122,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 116,825 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

add 1 1/2 litre oil to test car

bonnet difficult to open

corrosion at front under radaitor

corrosion on leaf springs

high level brake light not working

high mileage recomend cam belt

near side front tyre wall damaged

off side front tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 28 Nov 2013 116,825 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

add 1 1/2 litre oil to test car

bonnet difficult to open

corrosion at front under radaitor

corrosion on leaf springs

high level brake light not working

high mileage recomend cam belt

near side front tyre wall damaged

off side front tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 26 Nov 2012 111,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both head light aim border line

corrosion on brake pipes

nearside front tyre wall damaged

nearside rear 1/4 bumper missing

side and rear doors locked could not gain entry

spare wheel feel secured but has some movements

vehicle loaded up cant tell if load is balanced

Fail 26 Nov 2012 111,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both head light aim border line

corrosion on brake pipes

nearside front tyre wall damaged

nearside rear 1/4 bumper missing

side and rear doors locked could not gain entry

spare wheel feel secured but has some movements

vehicle loaded up cant tell if load is balanced

Fail 26 Nov 2012 111,034 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both head light aim border line

corrosion on brake pipes

nearside front tyre wall damaged

nearside rear 1/4 bumper missing

side and rear doors locked could not gain entry

spare wheel feel secured but has some movements

vehicle loaded up cant tell if load is balanced

Pass 29 Nov 2011 103,404 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 103,401 miles

Centre Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,199 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 96,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 88,210 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 77,666 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 62,708 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 62,708 miles

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

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

Tracking recommended

Pass 25 Nov 2005 48,231 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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BG52 WPU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG52 WPU, 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 BG52 WPU registered?

BG52 WPU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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