CarVerify

Free Car Check

LF52 DRO

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,528 mi
Last recorded112,528 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 DRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 112,528 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,401 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2018 108,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,363 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,363 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both, adjusted ok (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,949 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 83,808 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 83,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 79,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,990 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,356 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 67,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,821 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 44,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2007 38,018 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 33,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,505 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 29,179 miles

front number plate cracked advise only.

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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LF52 DRO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LF52 DRO, 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

How do I check the history of LF52 DRO?

You can check the full history of LF52 DRO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF52 DRO registered?

LF52 DRO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is LF52 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 DRO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF52 DRO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF52 DRO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.