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LS52 DZR

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,447 mi
Last recorded186,447 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 DZR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 186,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in protection paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in protection paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 186,426 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in protection paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in protection paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all 4 plastic arches missing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 177,820 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 177,820 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on offside beside the fuel tank in front of my yellow chalk mark (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure hub nut appears to be loose causing the bearing assy to be slightly slack (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

the spare tyre is soft also the rear end of the nearside outer sill is damaged as is the nearside rear bumper end cap that looks slightly insecure and there is slight play in the offside siderod

Pass 29 Sep 2016 165,982 miles

Offside Front TYRE CLOSE TO WORN OUT ON THE INSIDE EDGE

Rear BOTH SIDES REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE WHERE THEY JOIN THE REAR HOSES

Fail 28 Sep 2016 165,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front TYRE CLOSE TO WORN OUT ON THE INSIDE EDGE

Rear BOTH SIDES REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE WHERE THEY JOIN THE REAR HOSES

Pass 21 Sep 2015 155,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the exhaust flexible joint is starting to blow o the exhaust heat shield is insecure and both rear tyres are close to worn out (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 155,311 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour the orange lens is missing (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the exhaust flexible joint is starting to blow o the exhaust heat shield is insecure and both rear tyres are close to worn out (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 147,136 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 142,824 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 142,776 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 137,775 miles

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

both number plate poor condition

o/s drive shaft inner support bearing/wheelbearing noisey

Fail 21 Nov 2011 137,775 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both number plate poor condition

o/s drive shaft inner support bearing/wheelbearing noisey

steering rack squeeks when steering turned

Pass 1 Dec 2010 119,647 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 100,807 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 80,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,883 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 52,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

WET TEST

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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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LS52 DZR is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LS52 DZR, 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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LS52 DZR is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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