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SN52 OVB

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,156 mi
Last recorded169,156 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 OVB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 169,156 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corrded

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 158,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 150,013 miles

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

rear bumper corner

Fail 9 Apr 2018 149,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear bumper corner

Pass 20 Jun 2016 143,503 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 May 2016 142,966 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 130,424 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 129,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,741 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 116,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 106,281 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,557 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 80,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,916 miles

nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,150 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,838 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 21,838 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SN52 OVB is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SN52 OVB, 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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SN52 OVB is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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