CarVerify

Free Car Check

RA52 GXU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,445 mi
Last recorded39,445 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 39,445 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear corner bumper plastic missing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both sides leaf springs corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 38,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in it recommend to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 38,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,466 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 36,815 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 36,815 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 36,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 36,574 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 35,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 34,673 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,504 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,802 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 29,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,469 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,684 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,585 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 20,585 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 18,817 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 18,817 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 17,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 16,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 15,486 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 15,486 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear bumper end caps missing

high level brake light inop

offside rear indicator just turning white in colour

Pass 31 May 2007 11,452 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 11,452 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 9,487 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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RA52 GXU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA52 GXU?

You can check the full history of RA52 GXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RA52 GXU registered?

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

Is RA52 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 GXU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA52 GXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RA52 GXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.