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FX52 VPY

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

243,678 mi
Last recorded243,678 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 243,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to middle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 243,529 miles

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2016 243,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 241,251 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tracking cracking

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 241,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tracking cracking

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 238,390 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear axal corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 238,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear axal corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 235,462 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 232,153 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag lamp on

battery insecure

both outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 227,760 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 226,025 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front air bag split

no oil in engine and oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 226,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front air bag split

no oil in engine and oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 221,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 221,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 26 Sep 2008 193,133 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 193,133 miles

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 169,022 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 169,022 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2006 139,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 87,722 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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FX52 VPY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FX52 VPY, 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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FX52 VPY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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