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MX52 DZP

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,798 mi
Last recorded141,798 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 DZP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 141,798 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 141,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 122,907 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, under outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pipes corroding

chip to screen

front shock absorbers damp

headlamps tarnishing

nearside mirror damaged

rear brake balance

rear exhaust corroding

slight pla yi steering arms

Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,555 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear lens slight damage

Rear metal brake pipes worn

rear exhaust slight leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 112,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine oil leak

Rear lens slight damage

Rear metal brake pipes worn

rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,050 miles

Centre exhaust worn

Engine oil leak

Front n/side inner cv gator split

Front n/side tyre worn

Front o/side shocker slight leak

Metal brake pipes showing signs of wear

No spare tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 97,611 miles

Sump slight leak

Rear number plate worn

Pass 13 Aug 2012 93,288 miles

F/n/side tyre worn low

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrotion

Rear exhaust worn

Fail 13 Aug 2012 93,288 miles

F/n/side tyre worn low

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

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrotion

Rear exhaust worn

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,559 miles

Front shockers leaking slightly

Windscreen damaged recommend replacement

Fail 21 Jul 2011 90,559 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front shockers leaking slightly

Windscreen damaged recommend replacement

Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,516 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,144 miles

both wiper blades split

handbrake lever ratchet worn at top

nearside rear position light dim

noise from brakes

Fail 29 Jul 2009 76,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both wiper blades split

handbrake lever ratchet worn at top

nearside rear position light dim

noise from brakes

Pass 20 May 2008 69,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 128,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 100,636 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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MX52 DZP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX52 DZP, 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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MX52 DZP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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