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YB52 TSZ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,173 mi
Last recorded100,173 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 TSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to both front and rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

both front discs pitted

fuel pipes corroded

full exhaust system deteriorated

vehicle underbody has corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,027 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside front balljoint has slight paly

Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,394 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jul 2013 80,358 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 80,353 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,464 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 66,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,284 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 57,284 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,227 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 47,159 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,678 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 34,072 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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YB52 TSZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB52 TSZ, 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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YB52 TSZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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