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VN52 LTY

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,209 mi
Last recorded100,209 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 LTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,209 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,727 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

alternator belt worn

Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 86,040 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,689 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 15 Nov 2019 73,164 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn movement at top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

centre stop lamp inop

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides lower suspension arm joint covers deteriorated

Rear brakes have slight judder

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,340 miles

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

front tyres getting low and worn on inner edge

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 7 Nov 2017 66,300 miles

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

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

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

front tyres getting low and worn on inner edge

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,988 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 59,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,613 miles

all four tyres are wearing on the edges

nearside and offside mirror glass is becoming in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2013 49,538 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

all four tyres are wearing on the edges

nearside and offside mirror glass is becoming in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,528 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,362 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,157 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,581 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 36,550 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,965 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 32,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,755 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,262 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 25,262 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 20,611 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

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 LTY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LTY, 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 LTY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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