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ET02 DXL

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,543 mi
Last recorded142,543 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 142,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 142,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,310 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 141,192 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 140,494 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 138,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2021 138,770 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2020 136,477 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2019 134,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2018 131,391 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2018 131,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2017 124,180 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit and worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumper corroded

windscreen has light scratch but does not effect view of road

Fail 17 Mar 2017 124,172 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit and worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has light scratch but does not effect view of road

Pass 7 Mar 2016 115,195 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 115,195 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 107,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,452 miles

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

rear number plate

Fail 6 Mar 2014 100,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear leaf springs corroded.

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 96,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear leaf springs corroded.

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

both rear leaf springs corroded.

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,149 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,129 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,409 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,347 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,228 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,308 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,572 miles

both rear outer tyre walls perished

Pass 5 Dec 2005 41,785 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 41,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DXL is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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