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FH52 RFY

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,422 mi
Last recorded188,422 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 RFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 188,422 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2024 188,422 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 179,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 172,065 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 172,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 164,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 164,578 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 157,717 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Jun 2019 151,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 146,403 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 141,697 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 138,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 134,095 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 130,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 126,864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 123,439 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 123,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 120,019 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 120,010 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 115,302 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 115,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 111,505 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 107,366 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 107,366 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 102,267 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 91,395 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 91,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 80,178 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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FH52 RFY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH52 RFY, 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 FH52 RFY registered?

FH52 RFY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FH52 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 RFY shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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