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BT52 EDP

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,509 mi
Last recorded155,509 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 EDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 155,509 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 154,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 153,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner sil slightley corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 153,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner sil slightley corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 152,667 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 148,069 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 141,132 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 135,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 128,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight knocking (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 128,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight knocking (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,273 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,096 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 93,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,620 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 89,620 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,470 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 81,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 69,565 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,199 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,814 miles

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

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

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

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

light cracking on 2 rear tyre treads.

Fail 16 Nov 2006 19,160 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,160 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 13,990 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 13,990 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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BT52 EDP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BT52 EDP, 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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BT52 EDP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is BT52 EDP safe to buy?

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