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DE52 VWH

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,717 mi
Last recorded177,717 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VWH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 177,717 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 177,717 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 175,830 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 173,628 miles

o/s headlamps misty

Pass 16 May 2016 169,679 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel bearing slighty nisy

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 162,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f headlamp cloudy/misty

Pass 16 Apr 2014 154,316 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 154,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil light flashing on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 145,668 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 145,668 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 137,394 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 137,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 128,666 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 128,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 121,018 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 121,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 105,687 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox mouinting worn????

windscreen slight crack

Fail 10 Mar 2009 105,687 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

gearbox mouinting worn????

windscreen slight crack

Fail 11 Mar 2008 92,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,762 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 80,791 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 80,104 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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DE52 VWH is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE52 VWH, 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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DE52 VWH is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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