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FY52 FUE

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,088 mi
Last recorded187,088 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 FUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 187,088 miles

Body structure - Inner/Outer sills corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Bonnet release damaged, but can still be readily opened and closed

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Inner boot (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear - Anti-roll bar bushes worn/deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 27 Jun 2022 187,184 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Body structure - Inner/Outer sills corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Bonnet release damaged, but can still be readily opened and closed

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Inner boot (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear - Anti-roll bar bushes worn/deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Jul 2021 182,976 miles

Bonnet release damaged but can still be opened

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

Inner sills corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sill repairs covered in underseal

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2021 182,737 miles

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

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

Bonnet release/catch damaged, but can still be readily opened and closed

Brake pipes slightly corroded or greased (covering inspection)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody structure, inner sills corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 3 Jul 2020 177,461 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2020 177,450 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded in various place to front and back marked by chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sills corroded in various places to front to back marked by chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 171,440 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 162,304 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 162,304 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 152,402 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 152,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,490 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 133,490 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 124,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 113,713 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 107,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 107,793 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,186 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriated small cracks in rubber

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,694 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,757 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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FY52 FUE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FY52 FUE, 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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FY52 FUE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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