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ET02 DXH

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

177,010 mi
Last recorded177,010 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 DXH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 177,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 173,382 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 171,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 169,002 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 164,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 162,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 156 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 147,068 miles

slight play from steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2014 133,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 123,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bumper moulding missing

n/s/r tyre cracked between treads

o/s/r fuel filler door missing

o/s/r upper body trim missing

Fail 3 Sep 2013 123,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r bumper moulding missing

n/s/r tyre cracked between treads

o/s/r fuel filler door missing

o/s/r upper body trim missing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,788 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,532 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,353 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 52,770 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,513 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,930 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 35,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

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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ET02 DXH is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ET02 DXH, 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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ET02 DXH is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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