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RF52 NSO

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,875 mi
Last recorded91,875 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 NSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 91,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion underside - weld repairs carried out and also

Pass 24 Sep 2024 88,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Offside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 20 Sep 2024 88,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Offside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 27 Aug 2024 88,134 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,501 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advise fuel tank straps corroded advise general corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2022 65,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advise fuel tank straps corroded advise general corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,747 miles

General surface corrosion on body and running gear components

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

Rear bumper corroded

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,238 miles

Nearside Front of vehicle has damage but not causing a sharp edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,709 miles

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

both sides rear tyres cracking sidewalls and tread and also both cut on tread

corrosion offside front brake pipe

nearside front tyre starting to wear inside edge

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,846 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,597 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,893 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 33,889 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,603 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,933 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension

slight surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 1 Dec 2010 26,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

slight oil dampness to engine

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,917 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,895 miles

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

slight water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,505 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 18,230 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 NSO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NSO, 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 RF52 NSO registered?

RF52 NSO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 December 2002.

Is RF52 NSO safe to buy?

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