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YF52 RSO

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,362 mi
Last recorded115,362 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 RSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 115,362 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Front and rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 115,362 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Front and rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 115,018 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Front and rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 109,919 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears under the car (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 50% (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,869 miles

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

OS rack has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,516 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,402 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,341 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,227 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 80,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,720 miles

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

all rest of brake pipes covered in underseal/grease

Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,841 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,402 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 62,389 miles

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,316 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 61,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 55,125 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 55,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 45,318 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 45,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YF52 RSO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF52 RSO, 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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YF52 RSO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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