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WV52 FNJ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,263 mi
Last recorded208,263 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 208,263 miles

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

underside wax oiled

Fail 10 Feb 2020 207,557 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2019 192,754 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2018 177,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2017 165,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre scuffed on outer wall

o/s rear outer sill rusty and thin

unable to check n/s o/s front metal brake pipes to hoses due to thickly greased over

Fail 31 Jan 2017 165,540 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. o/s front tyre 185/65/15 n/s front tyre 195/60/15 (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre scuffed on outer wall

o/s rear outer sill rusty and thin

unable to check n/s o/s front metal brake pipes to hoses due to thickly greased over

Pass 1 Feb 2016 161,975 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 161,748 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main running at side of tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 156,033 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 150,081 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 145,303 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 140,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 133,741 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 127,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 119,383 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 91,633 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 60,543 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 FNJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WV52 FNJ, 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 FNJ registered?

WV52 FNJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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