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SM52 HBL

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,087 mi
Last recorded154,087 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 HBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 154,087 miles

Rear service brakes require adjustment

Fail 27 Jul 2020 154,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear service brakes require adjustment

Fail 11 Jul 2020 154,073 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 154,065 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 x full inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 x rear inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 144,308 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2 x inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 136,866 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 131,218 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,116 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar

unable fully inspect nearside & offside outer sills due to being coated in underseal

Pass 22 Oct 2013 114,483 miles

l/h sill corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,084 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 31 Oct 2011 95,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,494 miles

both front strut top bearings slightly worn and noisy

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,389 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,092 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,027 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,578 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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SM52 HBL is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM52 HBL, 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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SM52 HBL is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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