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FV52 MLY

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,905 mi
Last recorded141,905 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 MLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 141,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 136,086 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2024 136,085 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2023 134,622 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 131,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 131,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,144 miles

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

sign of seepage on both side steering gaiter

Fail 21 Sep 2021 45,144 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

sign of seepage on both side steering gaiter

Pass 12 Nov 2020 43,968 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 40,894 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 37,554 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,233 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2016 31,730 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 29,786 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,148 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 26,815 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,398 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 26,019 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,460 miles

oil leak on offside of engine

Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,588 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,843 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,585 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

slight knocking noise on steering

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,122 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 18,736 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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FV52 MLY 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 87.5%.

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 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 FV52 MLY, 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 FV52 MLY registered?

FV52 MLY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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