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WG52 ARU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,138 mi
Last recorded173,138 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 173,138 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 30 Mar 2022 173,138 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 30 Mar 2021 167,726 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 13 Mar 2020 162,829 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 2 Apr 2019 157,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 156,852 miles

Slight corosion underbody

Fail 26 Mar 2018 156,852 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight corosion underbody

Pass 6 Jan 2017 151,997 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

welding untidy

Fail 10 Nov 2016 151,440 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and drop/lip of sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and drop/lip of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 141,747 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 130,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 122,458 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 114,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,400 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 107,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 102,914 miles

front number plate slight damage

Pass 26 Aug 2009 96,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 92,797 miles

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

slight uneven braking on rear brakes

Fail 22 Aug 2008 92,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

slight uneven braking on rear brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2006 92,566 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 92,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under bonnet fuel hoses worn (chaffed)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 61,699 miles

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

OSR lens damaged

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

no spare wheel

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 ARU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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