MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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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