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RJ52 VNH

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,103 mi
Last recorded216,103 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 VNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 216,103 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 215,589 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 203,697 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front wind down windows tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2019 203,665 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights have no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link not attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front wind down windows tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 188,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 172,348 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 153,054 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 142,696 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 142,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 128,076 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to wear bars

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 128,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to wear bars

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 113,387 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 104,271 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,081 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,357 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,697 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 62,527 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,527 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 52,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,217 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,846 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 33,058 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 VNH is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VNH, 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 VNH is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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