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YC52 UPA

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,505 mi
Last recorded172,505 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 UPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 172,505 miles

General underbody corrosion, Rear axle, front subframe and both driver and passanger sills

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 170,092 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded but not enough to effect structural integrity.

Pass 26 Oct 2023 164,481 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 162,232 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 158,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 154,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 150,663 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill outter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 146,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 143,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 141,405 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 138,747 miles

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 13 Oct 2015 138,696 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 16 Oct 2014 135,861 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,861 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 132,816 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 129,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 126,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 122,442 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 116,840 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 108,982 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 87,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,289 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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YC52 UPA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YC52 UPA, 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 YC52 UPA registered?

YC52 UPA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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