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RA52 CLX

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,380 mi
Last recorded214,380 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 214,380 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

Nearside sills corroded inner and outer

Offside Front tyre on limit 1.6mm

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside sills corroded inner and outer

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 203,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Fail 7 May 2025 203,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 16 May 2024 194,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald inner edge will be showing cords soon advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamps cloudy

sill covers fitted obscuring view of testable areas

Fail 11 May 2024 194,247 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 181,642 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 165,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 165,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 147,280 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 147,261 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 135,866 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 123,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,925 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,285 miles

rear exhaust corroding

wear front disc

Fail 16 Jul 2013 84,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,508 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,069 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 58,812 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 49,997 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,930 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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RA52 CLX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RA52 CLX, 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 CLX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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