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RJ52 VMZ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,220 mi
Last recorded182,220 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 182,220 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 182,190 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 181,322 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 181,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 178,437 miles

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2015 175,441 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 175,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 172,124 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 172,113 miles

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 168,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 163,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 152,173 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 141,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 124,349 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 103,557 miles

front pads on limit

Pass 8 Nov 2007 83,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 56,277 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 27,745 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 27,745 miles

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

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 VMZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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