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PX52 KFY

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

156,531 mi
Last recorded156,531 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 KFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 156,531 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 156,170 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded within 30cm of spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 148,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 132,431 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 131,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 114,829 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,346 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 101,346 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 95,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,798 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Central Fuel tank strap corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear High level brake light not working

Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Central Fuel tank strap corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear High level brake light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,022 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

corrosion on both sides rear spring hangers

corrosion on chassis sections under body panels and fuel tank straps

corrosion on n/s outer sill

corrosion on sump

Fail 7 Nov 2017 89,021 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

corrosion on both sides rear spring hangers

corrosion on chassis sections under body panels and fuel tank straps

corrosion on n/s outer sill

corrosion on sump

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion And under panels (6.1.B.2)

Both outer sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine sump corroded

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

Fuel tank staps corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Going to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Has cut in outer sides wall

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Both sides tyres cracking in sides walls

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,069 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Going into caliper (3.6.B.4e)

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

Body has slight corrosion And under panels (6.1.B.2)

Both outer sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine sump corroded

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

Fuel tank staps corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Going to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Has cut in outer sides wall

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Both sides tyres cracking in sides walls

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,480 miles

Offside Rear under sill corroding

o/s number plate lamp dim

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear under sill corroding

o/s number plate lamp dim

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,885 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,885 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,261 miles

Both rear + N/S front wheels corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front cross member corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S rear tyre cracking in sideswalls

O/S fuel tank strap corroded

O/S rear brake slightly binding

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 82,261 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear + N/S front wheels corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front cross member corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S rear tyre cracking in sideswalls

O/S fuel tank strap corroded

O/S rear brake slightly binding

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,053 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrosion and wear on brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2011 80,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,004 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,911 miles

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

corrosion on both front brake hose ferrules

Fail 26 Oct 2010 78,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion on both front brake hose ferrules

Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,807 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,089 miles

both rear brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2007 72,351 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 72,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 69,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 69,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 47,857 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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PX52 KFY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 PX52 KFY, 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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PX52 KFY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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