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YC52 WSE

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,289 mi
Last recorded158,289 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 WSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2013 158,289 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 158,289 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 149,437 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 147,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 147,043 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 143,789 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 133,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 126,569 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 117,841 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 117,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 118,752 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 118,752 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 85,626 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 85,626 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 WSE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YC52 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

YC52 WSE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is YC52 WSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC52 WSE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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