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RJ52 VMU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,035 mi
Last recorded162,035 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 162,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 162,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 160,231 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 160,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 147,394 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 147,394 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 131,390 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2013 131,390 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2012 111,762 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 111,762 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 43,665 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,323 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 21,317 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 77,037 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 VMU 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 66.7%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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