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FP52 DSV

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,386 mi
Last recorded122,386 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 DSV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 122,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arch near bumper marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear bumper corroded

rear underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2020 117,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

rear bumper corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,615 miles

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

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

condition of rear bumper

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on outer sills

damage to n/s/r light lens borderline

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2019 113,613 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

condition of rear bumper

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on outer sills

damage to n/s/r light lens borderline

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,060 miles

both front tyres only just legal

corrosion on sills

o/s/f shocker leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,038 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 101,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 100,884 miles

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

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

all brake pipes to rear of vehicle slightly corroded

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread on limit

Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,635 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre 2mm and cracking slightly on tread

rear exhaust box outer casing corodded

slight wear on both front tyres inner edges

surface corossion to both rear and both main brake pipes

surface corossion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,635 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm and cracking slightly on tread

rear exhaust box outer casing corodded

slight wear on both front tyres inner edges

surface corossion to both rear and both main brake pipes

surface corossion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 5 Jul 2014 95,741 miles

surface corossion to both main brake pipes

surface corossion to both rear brake pipes

surface corossion to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 5 Jul 2014 95,741 miles

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

surface corossion to both main brake pipes

surface corossion to both rear brake pipes

surface corossion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,857 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 92,857 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,924 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 74,924 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 64,226 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 64,226 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,066 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 53,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,649 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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FP52 DSV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP52 DSV, 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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FP52 DSV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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