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RF52 DFP

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,721 mi
Last recorded113,721 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 DFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 113,721 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre worn down to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear tyre worn down to legal limits in one area (5.2.3 (e))

near side of radiator support panel rusting away

off side front brake disc inner face rusting

oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,239 miles

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

near side front anti roll bar link top rubber split

numerous oil leaks

off side front brake disc inner face rusting

radiator lower support panel rusted through

rear springs rear hanger brackets rusting

Fail 28 Sep 2023 105,231 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes just behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

near side front anti roll bar link top rubber split

numerous oil leaks

off side front brake disc inner face rusting

radiator lower support panel rusted through

rear springs rear hanger brackets rusting

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,342 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 96,258 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,658 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

metal brake pipes rusting over rear axle area behind fuel tank

Fail 11 Jun 2021 87,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front brake pads worn low

metal brake pipes rusting over rear axle area behind fuel tank

Pass 14 May 2020 78,071 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 76,179 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,713 miles

Centre stop light not working

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,713 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre stop light not working

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,178 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,297 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 68,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear puncture

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,095 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

emission smoke test borderline pass on second attempt

headlamp lenses becoming cloudy

wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,989 miles

both rear tyres splitting in tread

chassis corroded

near side rear shock absorber damp

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 54,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres splitting in tread

chassis corroded

near side rear shock absorber damp

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

power steering rack/pipes oily

Fail 16 Nov 2012 49,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

power steering rack/pipes oily

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,189 miles

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

front wipers split

oil around steering rack

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,251 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,537 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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RF52 DFP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RF52 DFP, 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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RF52 DFP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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