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FP52 GPE

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

225,191 mi
Last recorded225,191 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 225,191 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills corroding will require attention soon (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 224,483 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 219,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 211,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

radiator cap missing

Pass 13 May 2013 198,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 186,703 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 167,416 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 149,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

of side bumper missing

Pass 11 May 2010 149,027 miles

of side bumper missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 124,607 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 117,262 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 117,262 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 109,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2007 109,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 98,472 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 98,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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 GPE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP52 GPE, 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 GPE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is FP52 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 GPE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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