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YF52 WDJ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

255,528 mi
Last recorded255,528 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 255,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 x 65 x 15 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 x 65 x 15 bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights opaque

oil leak engine area

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2024 255,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 x 65 x 15 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 x 65 x 15 bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights opaque

oil leak engine area

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 238,434 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level stop light in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps slightly opaque

Pass 6 Jan 2023 224,022 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 224,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feed back to front brake pipes corroded xs (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2021 209,464 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights slightly opaque

oil leak engine bay

Fail 2 Dec 2021 209,456 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all back and front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights slightly opaque

oil leak engine bay

Pass 2 Dec 2020 200,737 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all pale (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal pipes in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

both head lights slightly opaque

Pass 4 Dec 2019 139,327 miles

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

oil leak sump area

slight corrosion on all underside components and box sections

Fail 3 Dec 2019 139,317 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak sump area

slight corrosion on all underside components and box sections

Pass 27 Nov 2018 134,065 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 125,880 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg and inner wing (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg and inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 pipes front to rear main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General corrosion to all box sections (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,704 miles

Centre rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Front coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 pipes near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 105,704 miles

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

Centre rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Front coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 pipes near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,247 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 97,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 87,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 68,858 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,253 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,967 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,942 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 30,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,003 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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YF52 WDJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YF52 WDJ, 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 WDJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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