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LN52 YOA

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,770 mi
Last recorded155,770 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 YOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 155,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

tank straps corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 155,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

tank straps corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 149,180 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 143,316 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 143,316 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 137,843 miles

Air intake hose onto airbox split

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing low outer raised edge and splits between treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 137,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Air intake hose onto airbox split

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing low outer raised edge and splits between treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 132,270 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 132,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 124,717 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,589 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 115,586 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 112,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 108,659 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

inner rack end's have slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2015 108,642 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

inner rack end's have slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,996 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 104,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,711 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 96,701 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,715 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,032 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,485 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,642 miles

n/s/r tyre worn slightly uneven

o/s/r tyre has nail in

Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,642 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn slightly uneven

o/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,772 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 23,702 miles

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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LN52 YOA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LN52 YOA, 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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LN52 YOA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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