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RJ52 GJO

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,947 mi
Last recorded207,947 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 GJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 207,947 miles

Additional centre stop light not working

Damage to offside front and nearside rear wheel rims

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Outer CV boot perishing

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 207,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Additional centre stop light not working

Damage to offside front and nearside rear wheel rims

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Outer CV boot perishing

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 197,745 miles

crack in screen

fuel cap door lock inoperative

movement in nearside front anti roll bar d bush

offside front door plastic trim loose

serious oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 197,745 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

crack in screen

fuel cap door lock inoperative

movement in nearside front anti roll bar d bush

offside front door plastic trim loose

serious oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 184,532 miles

corrosion and small hole at offside rear outer sill,not effecting any structural integrity of vehicle

fuel cap door lock inoperative

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 184,532 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion and small hole at offside rear outer sill,not effecting any structural integrity of vehicle

engine running rough

fuel cap door lock inoperative

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 171,879 miles

engine oil leak

front discs worn

rear door handle worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

run-out detected at nearside rear footbrake,possibly distortion in drum

sills covered by underseal,exact condition unknown

suspension creeks

Fail 26 Sep 2012 171,879 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust heat shield loose

front discs worn

rear door handle worn

run-out detected at nearside rear footbrake,possibly distortion in drum

serious oil leak,advise attention urgently

suspension creeks ans groans,advise closer inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2011 159,070 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

knock from front suspension

Fail 6 Oct 2011 159,070 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

front discs worn

knock from front suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2010 144,882 miles

corrosion in rear leaf springs

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake coming on slower than offside rear brake,advise inspection asap

play in steering rack

rear bumper end caps missing

wear on front brake discs

Fail 8 Oct 2010 144,882 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of rear anti roll bar links not known due to amount of play in body mounts

corrosion in rear leaf springs

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake coming on slower than offside rear brake,advise inspection asap

play in steering rack

rear bumper end caps missing

wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2009 128,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolanty level very low

Pass 7 Oct 2008 113,850 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 113,847 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coolant level below minimum

lower engine stabiliser bracket worn

Pass 10 Oct 2007 96,262 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 96,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 74,432 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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RJ52 GJO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RJ52 GJO, 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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RJ52 GJO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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