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VE52 HTV

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,906 mi
Last recorded131,906 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 HTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 131,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 127,443 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 127,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,643 miles

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

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside rear outer sill slight corrosion

offside rear brake slight bind

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,566 miles

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

rear valance slight corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2014 100,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear valance slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 81,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,906 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,922 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 18,922 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 93,746 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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VE52 HTV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VE52 HTV, 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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VE52 HTV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is VE52 HTV safe to buy?

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