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FG52 ZFS

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,043 mi
Last recorded200,043 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 200,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded need cleaning and then closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear lamp secured temporarily

Rear front to rear brake pipes may be corroded and need closer inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2016 200,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded need cleaning and then closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear lamp secured temporarily

Rear front to rear brake pipes may be corroded and need closer inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2015 190,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 190,095 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 177,080 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 177,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 177,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 169,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both sides rear tyres worn

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 151,183 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 151,183 miles

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 137,689 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 123,612 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 114,292 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 105,199 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 77,745 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 77,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,641 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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FG52 ZFS is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG52 ZFS, 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 FG52 ZFS registered?

FG52 ZFS is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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