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GV52 FVU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,001 mi
Last recorded98,001 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 98,001 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 98,000 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 146,002 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 135,768 miles

both front drop link bushes starting to split

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front headlamp bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 123,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 106,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 106,847 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 51,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,015 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,230 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 88,225 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

osr corner bumper missing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 FVU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV52 FVU registered?

GV52 FVU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is GV52 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 FVU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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