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EJ52 YKX

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

156,924 mi
Last recorded156,924 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 YKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 156,924 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both inner outer sills weak

Fail 4 May 2024 156,924 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both inner outer sills weak

Pass 29 Apr 2023 154,637 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sll (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 154,637 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sll (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 150,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 150,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 144,315 miles

Leaf spring bump stops missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 138,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill holed not corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing low wear and cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 137,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords starting to separate (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill hole from damage

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 135,790 miles

Offside Front mirror cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2017 133,202 miles

slight splitting on both front link bar rubbers

Pass 24 Feb 2016 131,556 miles

damage on off side door mirror

rear foot brake efforts slightly low

Fail 23 Feb 2016 131,556 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section back to front brake pipe corroderd (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine not testerd (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working parking light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working parking light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear and centre outer sill corroderd (2.4.A.3)

damage on off side door mirror

Pass 21 Feb 2015 128,858 miles

advise rear number plate cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2015 128,857 miles

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

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

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

advise rear number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2014 125,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 125,324 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 121,966 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 118,630 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 118,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 112,289 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 112,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 108,996 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror is held on with tape, though is secure

nearside rear light unit is cracked, though not showing any white light etc.

offside rear bumper corner is missing

Fail 8 Feb 2010 108,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror is held on with tape, though is secure

nearside rear light unit is cracked, though not showing any white light etc.

offside rear bumper corner is missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,134 miles

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

slight play in offside front suspension/steering

Fail 14 Jul 2008 101,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

slight play in offside front suspension/steering

Pass 31 Mar 2007 92,434 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 82,969 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 79,640 miles

N/S/F tyre 3mm tread left. ( O/S/F 4mm )

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 YKX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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