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WG52 APK

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

244,889 mi
Last recorded244,889 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 APK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 244,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 244,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 238,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills startinig to rust

Pass 20 Mar 2018 230,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 221,309 miles

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)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear metal brakepipes starting to corode

Fail 16 Mar 2017 221,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating nearside/offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe corroded (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside/offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 204,569 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 186,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 167,713 miles

high leval stop not working

Pass 19 Mar 2013 151,775 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 135,018 miles

battery insecure ( will be a failure soon)

clutch pedal rubber warn

damage to n/s/f wing panle

front number plate crake and incomplete but still readable (on limit)

front pads getting low but hard to see

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit warn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre warn on inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r shock absorber damp

oil leak ( oil filter)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 134,970 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery insecure ( will be a failure soon)

clutch pedal rubber warn

damage to n/s/f wing panle

front number plate crake and incomplete but still readable (on limit)

front pads getting low but hard to see

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit warn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre warn on inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r shock absorber damp

oil leak ( oil filter)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 115,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate damaged.

n/s/r wheel rim damaged.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 115,261 miles

front registration plate damaged.

n/s/r wheel rim damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 95,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2008 80,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

poly v belt damaged advise customer to replace asap

Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,292 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,384 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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WG52 APK 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 73.7%.

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 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 WG52 APK, 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 WG52 APK registered?

WG52 APK is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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The MOT history for WG52 APK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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