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SH52 VKF

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,647 mi
Last recorded212,647 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 VKF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 212,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread distorted

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 212,647 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread distorted

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 202,572 miles

battery loose

both front , rear inner wishbone bushes starting to seperate

both front tyre inner edges low

handbrake has slack

o/s door mirror lower glass has damage

o/s rear brake has slight binding

oil leak

various chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2015 202,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery loose

both front , rear inner wishbone bushes starting to seperate

both front tyre inner edges low

handbrake has slack

o/s door mirror lower glass has damage

o/s rear brake has slight binding

oil leak

various chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2014 188,994 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 188,982 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

radiator support damaged

slight knock on steering joints

Fail 18 Jun 2013 188,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

radiator support damaged

slight knock on steering joints

Pass 1 Sep 2012 188,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 187,125 miles

coolant level low

coolant radiator insucure

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake discs slightly lipped

front bumper damaged / taped over hole

front crossmember damaged

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped

o/s door mirror damaged / repaired

o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

rear bumper corners missing

rear exhaust shield insucure

various chips on windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2010 187,121 miles

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

coolant level low

coolant radiator insucure

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake discs slightly lipped

front bumper damaged / taped over hole

front crossmember damaged

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped

o/s door mirror damaged / repaired

o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

rear bumper corners missing

rear exhaust shield insucure

various chips on windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2009 176,176 miles

engine oil leak from pourous sump

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges / wearing low

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2008 167,359 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2008 167,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2006 133,366 miles

o/s/r tyre right on legal limit

rear bumper damaged but there are no sharp edges

Pass 3 Dec 2005 92,347 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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SH52 VKF is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SH52 VKF, 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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What year was SH52 VKF registered?

SH52 VKF is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is SH52 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 VKF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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