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GF52 FDC

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,337 mi
Last recorded163,337 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 FDC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2023 163,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm from spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm from shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 160,792 miles

Nearside sill slightly damaged

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

Offside sill slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

load sense valve spring slightly loose but still effective

Pass 24 Nov 2020 155,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes)(covered in underseal condition unknown - proper repair advised (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion in rear inner sills

corrosion in suspension

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2020 155,660 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

corrosion in rear inner sills

corrosion in suspension

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2019 146,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 140,606 miles

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

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

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

corrosion forming on both sills

Pass 18 May 2017 134,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 134,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 128,991 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 125,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 125,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,115 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 114,693 miles

front discs rusted on inner face

suspension has been modified secure at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,320 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 109,320 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 95,747 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 95,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,060 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Fail 27 Jan 2009 74,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,000 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on unner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 52,322 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 41,023 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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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GF52 FDC is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GF52 FDC, 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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GF52 FDC is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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