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VN52 TNV

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,739 mi
Last recorded155,739 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 155,739 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 153,555 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 153,532 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 148,833 miles

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

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

Rear brakes fluctuating.

Rear shock absorbers have limited travel.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 144,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 140,018 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 140,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 128,592 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 128,592 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

lower rear engine mounting spliting

Pass 9 Dec 2010 117,123 miles

lower long distance mirror n/s missing

Fail 9 Dec 2010 117,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake noise from n/side rear wheel when brake appied

lower long distance mirror n/s missing

rear brake inbalance only just met requirement

slight water leak from hose clip front engine

Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,547 miles

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

Front and rear number plates slightly damaged

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

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

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2008 90,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,938 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 74,938 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 58,614 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 TNV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TNV, 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 TNV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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