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GU52 FTV

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,994 mi
Last recorded85,994 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 85,982 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,371 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 77,236 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR and OSR badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 144n/s 85o/s 41% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,444 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 69,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 lumps (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns102 os70 = 31% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,379 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)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 63,379 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn through

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,679 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 52,675 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,822 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 49,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,475 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,236 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 27,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,099 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 22,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2005 16,826 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 16,826 miles

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

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

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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GU52 FTV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GU52 FTV, 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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What year was GU52 FTV registered?

GU52 FTV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is GU52 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 FTV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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