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FH52 XMP

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,487 mi
Last recorded155,487 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 XMP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 155,487 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 154,540 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately all welding (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 154,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 151,602 miles

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

Offside Front o/s front tyre excessively worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Jan 2017 151,598 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front o/s front tyre excessively worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 146,989 miles

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r sills BORDERLINE

corrosion on exhaust centre box BORDERLINE

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r undersills

n/s/f lower ball joint boot

o/s outer c v boot

Fail 25 Nov 2015 146,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r sills BORDERLINE

corrosion on exhaust centre box BORDERLINE

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r undersills

n/s/f lower ball joint boot

o/s outer c v boot

Pass 19 Dec 2014 140,535 miles

corrosion and grease both front brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust centre box

corrosion on main brake pipe and cover fitted

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r sills

o/s/f anti roll bar link wear BORDERLINE

Pass 10 Dec 2013 134,156 miles

corrosion o/s/r outer sill BORDERLINE

corrosion on exhaust

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Nov 2012 126,040 miles

corrosion on exhaust centre box

n/s/f tyre only just legal on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wear

wear in n/s/f inner anti roll bar bush BORDERLINE

Pass 6 Dec 2011 119,813 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes borderline

corrosion on both main brake pipes at rear

corrosion on exhaust centre box

Pass 9 Dec 2010 112,863 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 105,603 miles

o/s headlight on top limit

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

wear on front brake pads and disc's borderline

Pass 8 Dec 2008 98,667 miles

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 8 Dec 2008 98,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 26 Nov 2007 86,705 miles

Condition of nearside front corner of bumper Borderline

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,850 miles

rear indicators fadeing BORDERLINE

slight wear front discs

Pass 15 Dec 2005 52,278 miles

condition of nearside front wiper blade BORDER-LINE

wear to front discs

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 XMP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH52 XMP, 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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FH52 XMP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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