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RK52 BJF

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,965 mi
Last recorded164,965 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 BJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 164,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 164,951 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 157,448 miles

Exhaust corroded

Light corrosion to underside

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 146,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 138,539 miles

center brake light inop

Pass 21 Aug 2014 133,015 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

damage to nearside front wheel rim

front discs worn

rear spring hangers corroded

repairs to nearside mirror

Fail 20 Aug 2014 133,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

damage to nearside front wheel rim

front discs worn

rear spring hangers corroded

repairs to nearside mirror

Pass 20 Aug 2013 121,106 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion in nearside outer sill

dash full of items(not restricting view at present)

repairs made to nearside mirror

small hole and corrosion in offside outer sill(will require welding in near future)

wear in front exhaust flexi

Fail 19 Aug 2013 121,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion in nearside outer sill

dash full of items(not restricting view at present)

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pads look low(wear on discs)-limited vision

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear indicators turning white in colour,advise bulb replacement

repairs made to nearside mirror

small hole and corrosion in offside outer sill(will require welding in near future)

wear in front exhaust flexi

Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,073 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release tight

corrosion in rear spring hangers

crack in screen on the limit

damage to nearside front wheel

rear brake effort low

repairs effected to nearside front mirror

Fail 16 Aug 2012 112,073 miles

crack in screen on the limit

damage to nearside front wheel

rear brake effort low

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release tight

corrosion in rear spring hangers

repairs effected to nearside front mirror

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,812 miles

corrosion forming on rear valance

exhaust heat shield insecure

large crack in windscreen just outside of swept area

slight wear in nearside front lower suspension arm bush

unable to open bonnet (under bonnet checks not carried out)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 93,192 miles

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

crack in screen

Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,192 miles

crack in screen

Pass 24 Aug 2009 82,059 miles

condition of front inner pads not known due to limited vision

dent in offside rear wheel rim

front tyres wearing on innner edges

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Aug 2008 76,582 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 58,440 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,225 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 43,225 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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RK52 BJF is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RK52 BJF, 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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RK52 BJF is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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