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RA52 MPE

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,321 mi
Last recorded103,321 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 103,321 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

welding repairs been made to both inner and outer sills

Fail 18 Sep 2019 103,321 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

welding repairs been made to both inner and outer sills

Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 102,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 99,926 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished to sidewalls

Fail 18 Aug 2017 99,926 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished to sidewalls

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 99,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,882 miles

advanced corrosion door sills

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 9 Mar 2016 96,882 miles

advanced corrosion door sills

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,017 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,043 miles

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

abs light illuminated(no abs system,sensors or pump ever fitted to this vehicle)suspect dash failure/fault

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nearside outer sill

egine management and brake warning lights illuminated(suspect dash failure/fault)

offside rear light lens broken

stone chip in screen

wiper parking mechanism tempremental

Fail 18 Dec 2013 85,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

abs light illuminated(no abs system,sensors or pump ever fitted to this vehicle)suspect dash failure/fault

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nearside outer sill

egine management and brake warning lights illuminated(suspect dash failure/fault)

handbrake travel

offside rear light lens broken

stone chip in screen

wiper parking mechanism tempremental

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,968 miles

abs light illuminated(no abs system,sensors or pump ever fitted to this vehicle!),suspect dash failure/fault

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nearside outer sill

damage to nearside rear wheel

damage to offside rear light lens

engine management,airbag and brake warning lights illuminated(suspect dash failure/fault)airbag light will become failure under new regs due soon

exhaust flexi worn(exact amount unknown due to covered parts)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 70,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

abs light illuminated(no abs system,sensors or pump ever fitted to this vehicle!),suspect dash failure/fault

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion in offside outer sill(measures 13" away from seat belt prescribed area)-12" = limit,advise welding before corrosion spreads

damage to nearside outer sill

damage to nearside rear wheel

damage to offside rear light lens

engine management,airbag and brake warning lights illuminated(suspect dash failure/fault)airbag light will become failure under new regs due soon

exhaust flexi worn(exact amount unknown due to covered parts)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 60,379 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

condition of front exhaust flexi not known due to limited vision

damage to nearside outer sill

fuel cap door insecure

oil around turbo pipe

radiator water level low

stone chips in screen

very slight perishing of offside inner cv boot(failure item in 2012 under new rules)

warning lights illuminated on dash(abs pass as not fitted and has never been fitted!airbag light becomes a failure in 2012 under new rules)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 60,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber worn

condition of front exhaust flexi not known due to limited vision

damage to nearside outer sill

fuel cap door insecure

oil around turbo pipe

radiator water level low

stone chips in screen

very slight perishing of offside inner cv boot(failure item in 2012 under new rules)

warning lights illuminated on dash(abs pass as not fitted and has never been fitted!airbag light becomes a failure in 2012 under new rules)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 46,372 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nearside outer sill

engine management/brake & abs warning lights illuminated.(no abs system ever fitted to this vehicle,suspect dash fault)

full beam "tale-tale" lamp inoperative

nearside front headlight adjuster noisy

stone chip in screen

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,372 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nearside outer sill

engine management/brake & abs warning lights illuminated.(no abs system ever fitted to this vehicle,suspect dash fault)

full beam "tale-tale" lamp inoperative

nearside front headlight adjuster noisy

stone chip in screen

Fail 14 Dec 2009 29,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

abs light on!suspect dash fault as abs not fitted and has never been fitted

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,920 miles

abs light on!suspect dash fault as abs not fitted and has never been fitted

engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2008 11,502 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 11,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 24 Dec 2007 140,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2007

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,603 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 71,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 56,926 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 56,926 miles

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

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 MPE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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