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VN52 YYV

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,007 mi
Last recorded142,007 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 142,007 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 140,190 miles

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 140,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,173 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 123,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 116,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 109,732 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,894 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,007 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded-Rear sections

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge-195/65x15

Oil leak

Suspect rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,362 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 75,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,563 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,963 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,773 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 38,773 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 28,716 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,716 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 YYV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YYV, 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 YYV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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