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WR52 SHZ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,481 mi
Last recorded135,481 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,481 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 130,911 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,026 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,274 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view CRACKED BUT NOT EFFECTING VIEW OF ROAD (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE BEGINNING TO WEAR ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 116,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view CRACKED BUT NOT EFFECTING VIEW OF ROAD (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE BEGINNING TO WEAR ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 106,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,714 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 100,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service Brake pedal Anti-Slip pad worn on edge.

Small crack in O/S Mirror.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,938 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 70,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,028 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,012 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 69,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,418 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,269 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,094 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2005 46,092 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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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WR52 SHZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR52 SHZ, 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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WR52 SHZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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