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ML52 XOW

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,469 mi
Last recorded114,469 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 XOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 114,469 miles

damage to n.s.f outer sill

Fail 30 Jan 2016 114,422 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor to sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front brake discs are pitted

play in nearside inner rack joint on steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2014 107,851 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 107,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,252 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 13 Nov 2013 103,252 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES SURFACE RUST REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ GEREAL RUST THROUGH OUT RE PRESSURE CHECK BRAKES ADVISE ONLY

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Nov 2012 100,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2011 99,001 miles

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

Oil leak

sills floor chassi brake pipoes are rusty dry req wax oil

Fail 20 Nov 2011 99,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

sills floor chassi brake pipoes are rusty dry req wax oil

Pass 25 Nov 2010 97,917 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 96,593 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oilig throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 29 Nov 2008 93,121 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,315 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 64,047 miles

Oil leak

number plates due for replacing

o/s/rear tyre side wall perished

poss fault rear n/s brake light

wiper blades require replacing

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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ML52 XOW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML52 XOW, 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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ML52 XOW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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