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2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

176,576 mi
Last recorded176,576 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC52 MAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 176,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside has been plated and undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2023 166,658 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 166,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 163,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 159,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2021 159,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 147,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 142,799 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 138,223 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 138,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 132,534 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 132,257 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 125,660 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 125,577 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2014 119,461 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 119,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 112,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 106,427 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 104,255 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 104,255 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,085 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 99,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,280 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,312 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 79,312 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,103 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2006 62,103 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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DC52 MAP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DC52 MAP, 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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DC52 MAP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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