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WV52 CHZ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,006 mi
Last recorded161,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 161,006 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust tail box corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle / some areas covered in mud

Fail 26 Jul 2021 161,003 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust tail box corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle / some areas covered in mud

Pass 17 Jul 2020 155,169 miles

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle / most areas covered in under sealant

Fail 17 Jul 2020 155,166 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle / most areas covered in under sealant

Pass 27 Jul 2019 152,486 miles

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2018 150,081 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 148,667 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

spare tyre missing

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2016 146,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2015 138,005 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2015 138,005 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 131,722 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 131,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 121,867 miles

all four tyres wearing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,526 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,293 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,840 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,982 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,288 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,429 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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WV52 CHZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV52 CHZ, 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 WV52 CHZ registered?

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

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