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FD52 ZDE

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

213,009 mi
Last recorded213,009 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 ZDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 213,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 192,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2017 178,388 miles

Nearside Front True worn and starting to crack inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 168,581 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 168,542 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front lights (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 159,235 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 158,879 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Clonk from steering, loud, no play found

Engine oil leaks form around turbo and vacuumm pump

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Front brake discs in very poor condition corroded and worn

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noizy not yet rough when rotated

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

Original battery still fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearisde rear lamp unit broken lens, some parts missing but lens is clear

offside upper Engine mount leaking damping fluid

Pass 29 May 2014 146,317 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

All 4 road wheels corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Clonk in steering rack when oscillating from side to side, no significant play found.

Coolant resevoir has black substance in it

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Front brake pads well worn, front brake discs in poor condition

Fuel filler flap not locking

Key well worn

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside rear lamp lens broken

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

Offside sill corroded

Rear of van loaded

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

Vacuum pump leaking oil, top housing rivets worn. Significant.

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, not yet rough when rotated

Fail 29 May 2014 146,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

All 4 road wheels corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Clonk in steering rack when oscillating from side to side, no significant play found.

Coolant resevoir has black substance in it

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Front brake pads well worn, front brake discs in poor condition

Fuel filler flap not locking

Key well worn

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear lamp lens broken

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

Offside sill corroded

Rear of van loaded

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

Vacuum pump leaking oil, top housing rivets worn. Significant.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, not yet rough when rotated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,227 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 135,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 126,251 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 126,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 116,951 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 116,799 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 105,155 miles

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

oil leak from en gine

Fail 5 May 2010 105,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

oil leak from en gine

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,042 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriate/various cuts but not to cords

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no plate starting to detriate

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,899 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2008 87,899 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,971 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 69,820 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,473 miles

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 ZDE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZDE, 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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FD52 ZDE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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