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YE51 DDE

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,744 mi
Last recorded120,744 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 DDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper split

Fail 14 Mar 2014 120,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside wiper split

Pass 6 Mar 2013 116,749 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 116,720 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 95,819 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 95,819 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 81,704 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 81,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 73,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 65,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 57,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,560 miles

Slight play in steering U.J

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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YE51 DDE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE51 DDE, 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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YE51 DDE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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