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VK52 XZU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,645 mi
Last recorded161,645 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 XZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 161,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear damage

Pass 3 Feb 2014 151,233 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 151,230 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 139,487 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 139,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rack gater twisted

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 126,669 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 126,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2011 119,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Feb 2011 119,245 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Mar 2010 111,405 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 103,350 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2008 92,059 miles

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Dec 2006 74,497 miles

nsr bumper end cap missing but no sharp edge

rear no plate starting to fade

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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VK52 XZU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK52 XZU, 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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VK52 XZU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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