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VE52 LHK

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,269 mi
Last recorded114,269 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 114,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

near side rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 103,414 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge and close to limit

Oil leak

corrosion to rear anti roll bar and fron radiator support panel

Fail 30 Nov 2013 103,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge and close to limit

Oil leak

corrosion to rear anti roll bar and fron radiator support panel

Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,115 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 92,115 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise engine oil level low

Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,513 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 82,511 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,164 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,586 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 51,586 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 26,654 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 LHK is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VE52 LHK, 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 LHK is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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