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GV52 FVA

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

201,883 mi
Last recorded201,883 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 201,883 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 201,320 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 193,374 miles

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2018 193,374 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2017 190,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 6 Jun 2017 190,092 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 3 Jun 2016 180,418 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 180,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 May 2015 175,013 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front screen cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2015 175,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front screen cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2014 164,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear leaf spring hangers corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 158,417 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner rack ball joints slight play

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Oct 2011 152,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 152,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 144,751 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 144,751 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 139,327 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 139,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 134,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 118,370 miles

slight knock in rack

Fail 22 Oct 2007 118,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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)

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

slight knock in rack

Pass 9 Nov 2006 97,069 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 97,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 74,694 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Nov 2005 74,694 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

spare tyre defective

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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GV52 FVA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GV52 FVA, 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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GV52 FVA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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