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WV52 CHH

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,374 mi
Last recorded191,374 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 CHH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 191,374 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 191,374 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired underside sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 187,559 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper badly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 187,559 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S & O/S outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper badly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 184,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

highlevel brake light not working

Fail 26 Jun 2018 184,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

highlevel brake light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2017 180,637 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 175,812 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

high level brake light not working

offside rear sill area corroded but not holed

surface corrosion nearside front under wheel arch brake pipe

Fail 27 Jun 2016 175,812 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

high level brake light not working

offside rear sill area corroded but not holed

surface corrosion nearside front under wheel arch brake pipe

Fail 9 Jun 2015 170,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

marks to front number plate

slight damage offside rear light lens

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2015 170,305 miles

marks to front number plate

slight damage offside rear light lens

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2013 153,480 miles

slight damage to windscreen zone b

Fail 8 Feb 2013 153,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to windscreen zone b

Pass 10 Jan 2012 136,064 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 136,045 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 117,683 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 117,671 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 98,643 miles

1.plastic trim under wheel arches.2.heatsheilds covering floor pans.3.play in rear shackle bushes.4.off side rear tyre on limit.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,686 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,530 miles

front brake pads low

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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WV52 CHH is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV52 CHH, 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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WV52 CHH is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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