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VN52 YWB

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,807 mi
Last recorded182,807 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 YWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 182,807 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 179,477 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 179,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear and o/s/f to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 170,806 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 170,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 164,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 163,294 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear braking efficiency only just within limits

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 163,294 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear braking efficiency only just within limits

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 158,473 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 158,473 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 151,470 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jan 2015 151,470 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jan 2014 143,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 142,758 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 140,260 miles

NUMBER PLATES DISTORTING

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Fail 17 Dec 2009 140,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

NUMBER PLATES DISTORTING

UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Pass 23 Dec 2008 134,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 115,523 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 104,570 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 104,570 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of front number plate

Pass 12 Dec 2005 93,334 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 YWB is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWB, 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 YWB is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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