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YC52 WTP

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

162,999 mi
Last recorded162,999 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 162,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear underside corrosion

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 28 Apr 2016 162,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear underside corrosion

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 9 Apr 2016 163,942 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet lock very difficult to operate

brake pipes copper greased

exhaust heat shield loose

filler in outer sills

offside front tyre edge worn out

rear number plate deteriorated

unable to see front pads

Fail 4 Feb 2016 163,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop/link/post (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 160,493 miles

Corrosion to some areas of sills

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wipers splitting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 157,768 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 145,959 miles

oil cap missing

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 145,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil cap missing

Fail 12 Dec 2011 134,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o,s,f tyre worn on inside

Pass 12 Dec 2011 134,285 miles

o,s,f tyre worn on inside

Pass 8 Dec 2010 123,023 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Upper stoplight not working no visisble sighn of being connected

Fail 8 Dec 2010 123,023 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Upper stoplight not working no visisble sighn of being connected

Pass 10 Dec 2009 113,648 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 113,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 102,561 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 102,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake fluid level low

Pass 17 Dec 2007 86,872 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 78,755 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 58,120 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 58,120 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

suspect front inner brake pad's low

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 WTP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WTP, 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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YC52 WTP is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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