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RE52 WYJ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

230,813 mi
Last recorded230,813 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 WYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 230,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 230,012 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 230,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 223,471 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 223,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 218,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 206,065 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 201,969 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 201,968 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 196,593 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut

Fail 16 Jun 2010 196,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 3 Apr 2009 183,996 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 183,996 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deformed and worn on outer shoulders

knock in steering rack

rear anti-roll bar D bushknocking n/s

slight damage to n/s/f rim

some cracking in front wishbone bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2008 169,551 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 169,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror glass brocken

Pass 1 Feb 2007 136,574 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 136,574 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 111,834 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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RE52 WYJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 RE52 WYJ, 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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What year was RE52 WYJ registered?

RE52 WYJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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