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EK52 XTV

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,320 mi
Last recorded178,320 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 XTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 178,320 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 168,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION BEHIND FUEL TANK. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 168,046 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH HEADLAMPS . (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel FOOT BRAKE. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER & INNER SILL REAR END (MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel FOOT BRAKE. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION BEHIND FUEL TANK. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 168,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2021 161,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 141,920 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 126,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 123,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 119,570 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,335 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 111,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,878 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,412 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,499 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,935 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,032 miles

slight loss of grease from offside outer driveshaft gaitor

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,903 miles

offside outer driveshaft gaitor has small hole and slight loss of grease

Fail 24 Oct 2007 32,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side outer driveshaft gaitor leaking slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,510 miles

off side outer driveshaft gaitor leaking slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,846 miles

o/s outer driveshaft gaitor has pin hole and slight loss of grease

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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EK52 XTV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK52 XTV, 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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What year was EK52 XTV registered?

EK52 XTV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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