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EJ52 YEK

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

157,666 mi
Last recorded157,666 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 YEK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 157,666 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 157,551 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 152,935 miles

both rear wheel rims damaged

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

surface corosion on sills

various dents and scratches to body

various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 152,935 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all indicators faded

both rear wheel rims damaged

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre cracking and split in outer sidewall

oil on engine

side loading door does not open

surface corosion on sills

various dents and scratches to body

various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 144,788 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all indicators discloloured

all tyres perished. offside front and offside rear split in sidewalls but do not expose cords

all wheels rims damaged

bodywork damaged

both sills damaged

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

oil on engine

residue on rear wheel cylinders

surface corrossion on brake pipes

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 144,788 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all indicators discloloured

all tyres perished. offside front and offside rear split in sidewalls but do not expose cords

all wheels rims damaged

bodywork damaged

both sills damaged

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

oil on engine

residue on rear wheel cylinders

surface corrossion on brake pipes

various suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 139,192 miles

both rear bumper end caps missing

corrosion to front coil springs

battery loose

dents and scratches to various body pannels

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

front cross member corroding

o/s/r tyre punctured on inner edge

rear indicator bulbs fading

slight play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle

Fail 20 Jun 2012 139,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

battery loose

both rear bumper end caps missing

coolant level low

corrosion to front coil springs

dents and scratches to various body pannels

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

front cross member corroding

o/s/r tyre punctured on inner edge

rear indicator bulbs fading

slight play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle

Pass 8 Jun 2011 129,173 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 129,173 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

damage to n/s/f wheel, damage to n/s/r wheel, coolant level below min, bonnet catch stiff, battery strap snapped

noise from engine from start up, rear bumper damaged, n/s/r light lense cracked damage to various body pannels

oil leaking from intercooler, n/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split, surface corrosion to various brake pipes

spare wheel loose, exhaust system corroded, o/s/r tyre cracked and worn on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2010 121,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 121,921 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 111,094 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 111,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake discs worn.

Corrosion to brake pipes.

High level brake light not working.

N/s driveshaft gaitor split.

Windscreen scracthed.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 92,444 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 92,444 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 75,581 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 65,830 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 65,830 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is very low on inner edge 195/65/15t

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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EJ52 YEK is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 EJ52 YEK, 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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EJ52 YEK is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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