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VN52 LMU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,266 mi
Last recorded227,266 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 LMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 227,266 miles

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

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

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 Engine ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 215,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Crack in nearside windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 212,462 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 204,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower engine mounting stabaliser showing signs of wear

n/s front inner drive boot showing signs of deteriation

rear brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2014 204,076 miles

lower engine mounting stabaliser showing signs of wear

n/s front inner drive boot showing signs of deteriation

rear brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2014 198,988 miles

n/s driveshaft inner boot starting to deteriate

n/s front headlight pattern deterisateing

n/s front indicator fadeing

rear brake pipes x2 showing surface rust deteriateing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 192,780 miles

o/s rear tyre on limit

slight wear in rear spring bushes

Fail 11 Dec 2012 192,780 miles

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)

o/s rear tyre on limit

slight wear in rear spring bushes

Fail 5 Jan 2012 185,745 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal/anti/slip showing wear

n/s front inner drive shaft boot deteriateing

o/s rear tyre app limit, nail in tread

Pass 5 Jan 2012 185,745 miles

brake pedal/anti/slip showing wear

n/s front inner drive shaft boot deteriateing

o/s rear tyre app limit, nail in tread

Pass 18 Dec 2010 175,426 miles

n/s inner point joint boot split

Pass 31 Dec 2009 164,614 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 164,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 151,357 miles

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

front discs coroded on inner face[heavily lipped]

os front tyre bald on inside edge

os rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge[bald]

Pass 6 Dec 2007 133,141 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 133,136 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 109,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 81,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 81,196 miles

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

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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VN52 LMU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VN52 LMU, 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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VN52 LMU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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