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VE52 LHV

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,802 mi
Last recorded173,802 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 173,802 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner and outer sills under wheel arches holes at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 173,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner and outer sills under wheel arches holes at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 173,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded to excess near front of rear spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded to excess near front of rear spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 173,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded to excess near front of rear spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded to excess near front of rear spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear heat shield partially adrift.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 167,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to both front hoses and NS rear (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 167,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to both front hoses and NS rear (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 167,801 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

all 4 tyres wearing low

both front headlamps slightly discoloured

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust heat shield loose center/rear

lower radiator holding panel excessively corroded

o/s/r brake calliper securing device broken

o/s/r tyre wearing smooth inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2018 162,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield partially adrift

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 161,998 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe to rear rubber hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield partially adrift

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2017 155,443 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 148,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 136,928 miles

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

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 136,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 3 May 2014 122,142 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 122,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 115,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 111,666 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 111,666 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 106,501 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 106,501 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2010 89,078 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 80,363 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 80,363 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,304 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 62,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,748 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 LHV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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