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WF52 VBY

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,008 mi
Last recorded161,008 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 VBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 161,008 miles

Rear cross member rusty

under sills rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2021 161,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member rusty

under sills rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2020 156,857 miles

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

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

Rear chassis surface rust

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

under and outer sills rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2019 151,632 miles

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

Rear chassis surface rust

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 151,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis surface rust

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 146,903 miles

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

sills surface rust

Pass 6 Nov 2017 143,259 miles

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Oil leak ()

Rear cross members and quarter pannels rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2017 143,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Oil leak ()

Rear cross members and quarter pannels rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2016 143,259 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 14 Oct 2015 142,684 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 138,989 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,533 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 133,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 126,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2010 117,933 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 111,448 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 89,170 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 71,140 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 55,188 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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WF52 VBY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WF52 VBY, 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 WF52 VBY registered?

WF52 VBY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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