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VN52 RXJ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,201 mi
Last recorded181,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 181,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 181,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 177,243 miles

Rear Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 177,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 164,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 21 May 2018 164,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 26 May 2017 152,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 152,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box blowing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 141,487 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 131,261 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 26 May 2015 131,261 miles

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 118,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 108,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 108,914 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 98,416 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 98,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2011 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2010 67,420 miles

right side lower mirror damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,993 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,099 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 32,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,594 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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VN52 RXJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VN52 RXJ, 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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What year was VN52 RXJ registered?

VN52 RXJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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