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RA52 CEJ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,444 mi
Last recorded173,444 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 CEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 173,444 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer inner sills rear valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body covered in mud cement all over including brake pipes front to rears (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2016 170,796 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 170,796 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 170,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 169,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 169,927 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 165,201 miles

Advise replace both rear bumper end caps

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 160,741 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 160,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 150,028 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear bumpers damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2011 150,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2010 140,775 miles

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

battery insecure

corners missing from rear bumpers

front bumper damaged

front indicators and o/s/r indicators faded

front number plate cracked

n/s/ outer sill damaged and split

o/s/f bottom balljoint gaitor split

o/s/r wheel on angle ?

rear shocks damp

slight judder from rear brakes

Fail 22 Jun 2010 140,775 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

corners missing from rear bumpers

front bumper damaged

front indicators and o/s/r indicators faded

front number plate cracked

n/s/ outer sill damaged and split

o/s/f bottom balljoint gaitor split

o/s/r wheel on angle ?

rear shocks damp

slight judder from rear brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2009 130,814 miles

CUT IN TREAD N/S/F TYRE

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER SIDE

chip on screen

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

judder from rear brakes

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

nearside outer sill damaged

o/s indicators faded

Fail 7 May 2009 128,432 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged

indicators faded

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

exhaust corroded

chip on screen

engine oily

nearside outer sill damaged (split at front)

play in steering rack

slight judder on rear brakes

Pass 3 May 2008 114,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 112,770 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 89,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre nailed,both front inner cv boots split,offside headlamp lens cracked.

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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RA52 CEJ 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 61.1%.

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 RA52 CEJ, 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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RA52 CEJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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