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GF52 PAO

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

101,929 mi
Last recorded101,929 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 PAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 101,929 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 101,929 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive large engine oil leak - however not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip missing from gaiter - however still preventing ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most exhaust rubber mounting badly split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 98,299 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,146 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 93,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 93,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,287 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 88,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 85,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,222 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded before o/s/r flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

creaking noise from steering rack

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2017 76,222 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded before o/s/r flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

creaking noise from steering rack

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at rear (3.6.B.2c)

creaking noise from steering rack

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2016 70,508 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at rear (3.6.B.2c)

creaking noise from steering rack

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at rear before flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

creaking noise from steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,364 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

strange noise from steering rack

Fail 14 Oct 2014 60,364 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

strange noise from steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,986 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 54,986 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2012 49,465 miles

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

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

rear brakes uneven

Pass 8 Oct 2011 43,657 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 37,821 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 37,821 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 32,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,093 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 26,653 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,150 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,122 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 13,846 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 13,713 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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 PAO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 PAO, 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 PAO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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