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RV52 AMU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,939 mi
Last recorded168,939 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 AMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 168,939 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 167,643 miles

Battery light on

Fail 14 Jan 2019 167,169 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Battery light on

Pass 8 Jan 2018 165,024 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 160,640 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 160,056 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Rear sections off sills weak.

Fail 20 May 2016 160,056 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Rear sections off sills weak.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 158,636 miles

n/s/rear leaf spring,rubber end missing and causing noise on bumps

Fail 4 Jun 2015 158,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear leaf spring,rubber end missing and causing noise on bumps

Pass 3 Nov 2014 154,116 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 153,996 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

large screw pertruding from n/s/rear tyre inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 144,117 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 135,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 125,119 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 118,278 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear drums slightly distorted

Pass 29 May 2010 118,278 miles

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

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

rear drums slightly distorted

Pass 9 May 2009 112,484 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 105,354 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 91,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 88,014 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Oct 2005 63,909 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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RV52 AMU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV52 AMU, 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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RV52 AMU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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