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GF52 UHY

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,182 mi
Last recorded172,182 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 172,182 miles

inner and outter sills corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 163,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 155,583 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 153,450 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn close to the limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn close to the limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn close to the limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamps cloudy

Pass 15 Jan 2021 150,962 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear outer sills corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rears tyres 3-4 mm all worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 141,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears greased (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))

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 136,293 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 136,293 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 128,125 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 128,125 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 120,754 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 114,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,567 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear light faded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 97,623 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 97,623 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,404 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 75,502 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,906 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,186 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,116 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,074 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 51,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,120 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 41,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 29,336 miles

slight engine oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 3 Nov 2005 29,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight engine oil leak from oil filter area

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 UHY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UHY, 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 UHY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is GF52 UHY safe to buy?

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