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MA52 WVJ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

171,698 mi
Last recorded171,698 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 WVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 171,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear leaf springs corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2018 171,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts getting very low (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear leaf springs corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2017 167,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

both inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2017 167,364 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

both inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2016 162,810 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 162,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 158,595 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

front sub frame corroding

leaf springs corroding

leaf springs u bolts corroding

rear axle corroding

rear chassis corroding

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deterioated

Fail 11 Dec 2015 158,595 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door trim loose (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper end cap missing causing sharp edges (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick onto metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

front sub frame corroding

leaf springs corroding

leaf springs u bolts corroding

rear axle corroding

rear chassis corroding

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deterioated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 152,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery loose

exhaust corroding

n/s rear tyre sidewall deterioating

rear chassis corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2014 152,880 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery loose

exhaust corroding

rear chassis corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2014 147,873 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2014 147,863 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 139,995 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 155,611 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 155,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside front tyres carcking to the outer wall not showing the cords etc

Pass 10 Feb 2011 126,496 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

o/s/r tyre poor on side wall

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2010 120,153 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

off side rear tyre poor

rear parking brake could be better

Fail 29 Jan 2010 120,148 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes rusty

off side rear tyre poor

Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,319 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 113,316 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 106,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 106,372 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 99,069 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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MA52 WVJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MA52 WVJ, 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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MA52 WVJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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