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WG52 APY

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,458 mi
Last recorded173,458 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 173,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Sep 2012 158,783 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 158,783 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 135,529 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Sep 2011 135,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 131,040 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 126,156 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 126,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 120,408 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 120,408 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 97,888 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 97,888 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 96,268 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 96,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 66,651 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 66,651 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear bumper end caps missing

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 APY 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 56.3%.

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 WG52 APY, 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 APY registered?

WG52 APY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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