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MT52 TWZ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,264 mi
Last recorded162,264 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 TWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 162,264 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 157,313 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 157,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 152,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspension noise or gearbox mounting

Fail 9 Jul 2019 152,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspension noise or gearbox mounting

Pass 12 Jul 2018 147,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front ball joints

Pass 14 Jul 2017 143,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 138,816 miles

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

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

uneven tyrewear

Fail 15 Jul 2015 134,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 134,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 131,491 miles

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

tyres

Fail 16 Dec 2013 126,158 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 126,158 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 120,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 114,157 miles

pads / tyre offside

Pass 10 Dec 2010 108,227 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 108,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 99,826 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 99,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 93,894 miles

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,300 miles

front tyres treads close to legal limits

Pass 28 Nov 2006 75,826 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 57,842 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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MT52 TWZ 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 73.9%.

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 MT52 TWZ, 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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MT52 TWZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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