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EO52 VDF

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,264 mi
Last recorded170,264 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 VDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 170,264 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 170,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 167,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 167,854 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 166,838 miles

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 166,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 165,534 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 165,534 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 163,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 163,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 160,782 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 160,782 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 157,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on n/s/r under sill

Fail 23 Nov 2019 157,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion on n/s/r under sill

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 154,830 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 154,830 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 151,874 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2016 147,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,605 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 142,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 139,198 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 139,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 134,353 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 123,871 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 109,047 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 98,285 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 98,279 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 86,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,031 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 66,256 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 66,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 32,277 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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EO52 VDF is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 EO52 VDF, 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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EO52 VDF is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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