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RL52 VYY

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,400 mi
Last recorded142,400 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VYY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 142,400 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked but not showing white light

Nearside front headlamp cloudy

No wiring going to high level brake light

Offside Rear Lamp cracked but not showing white light

Offside front headlamp cloudy

Offside lower mirror glass broken

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

Steering rack slightly seeping oil

Fail 13 Jul 2019 142,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked but not showing white light

Nearside front headlamp cloudy

Offside Rear Lamp cracked but not showing white light

Offside front headlamp cloudy

Offside lower mirror glass broken

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

Steering rack slightly seeping oil

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,259 miles

Front small stone chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine torque restrictor perished but not allowing excessive movement

fuel tank straps corroded

one of the two battery securing methods missing but battery secure at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2018 131,259 miles

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

Front small stone chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine torque restrictor perished but not allowing excessive movement

fuel tank straps corroded

one of the two battery securing methods missing but battery secure at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2017 122,987 miles

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

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 122,987 miles

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

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

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 110,960 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps have surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre starting to perish, uneven wear on inner tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering fluid low

rear heat shield loose

Fail 27 Jan 2016 110,960 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank straps have surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre starting to perish, uneven wear on inner tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering fluid low

rear heat shield loose

Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front worn very inner edge

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

both fuel tank straps coroded

both headlamps cloudy

both rear tyres feathered

both rear tyres perished

gearbox mount bush has play

oil leak engine area

power steering level low

rear exhaust heatshield loose

vacuum pipe broken under bonnet, vacuum assist for brakes uneffected

Pass 4 Feb 2015 102,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges.

nearside front, nearside rear & offside rear tyres has perishing on side walls.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,119 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,922 miles

Damp around rack

Fail 9 Feb 2012 79,922 miles

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

Damp around rack

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,508 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight dampness at power steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2011 72,508 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight dampness at power steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,049 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,059 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 61,059 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,838 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 53,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,518 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,589 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 39,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RL52 VYY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RL52 VYY, 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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RL52 VYY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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