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RJ52 VBV

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,009 mi
Last recorded48,009 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 VBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 48,009 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 48,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 47,006 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 47,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,793 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,806 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,108 miles

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

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Front plate damaged

Nearside rear bumper panel missing

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear plate heavily deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,473 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,781 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r quarter bumper missing

power steering pipes have corrosion

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,315 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 38,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,198 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,759 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 21,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 19,005 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 13,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,855 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 8,664 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 8,664 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 7,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 6,192 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 VBV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ52 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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