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FD52 YFG

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,749 mi
Last recorded221,749 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 YFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 221,749 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 216,616 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 216,616 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Additional braking device heat shield damaged (3.6.I.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 210,556 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 210,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 189,039 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 189,039 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 171,511 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 152,688 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 133,275 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 109,800 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 109,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 76,548 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 76,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FD52 YFG is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FD52 YFG, 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 FD52 YFG registered?

FD52 YFG is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is FD52 YFG safe to buy?

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