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MF52 XRN

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,001 mi
Last recorded109,001 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 XRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 109,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front & offside rear (4.1.E.1)

rear under body structure corroded also rear both side leaf springs

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Apr 2015 102,195 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes coated in heavy thick substance

both side rear tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls but no cords visable

Pass 3 Apr 2015 102,195 miles

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

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

all brake pipes coated in heavy thick substance

both side rear tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls but no cords visable

Pass 5 Apr 2014 94,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,173 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 87,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,600 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,600 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,736 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,273 miles

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

offside number plate lights slightly dim

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,009 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 46,009 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 33,241 miles

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

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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MF52 XRN is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF52 XRN, 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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MF52 XRN is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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