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MJ52 EXV

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,129 mi
Last recorded114,129 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 EXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,129 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Rear exhaust box outerskin deteriorated

lower radiator support corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 114,129 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear exhaust box outerskin deteriorated

lower radiator support corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,334 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 97,043 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 91,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside cill slight damage.

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,707 miles

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

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

nearside cill slight damage.

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2010 87,560 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2010 87,480 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 73,804 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 73,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 66,442 miles

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

blind spot glass missing from o/s/f mirror

Fail 21 May 2008 66,442 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

blind spot glass missing from o/s/f mirror

Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,724 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 54,453 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 54,453 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 5 Dec 2005 37,341 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 37,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

this vehicle has only just met the emissions limits

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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MJ52 EXV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MJ52 EXV, 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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What year was MJ52 EXV registered?

MJ52 EXV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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