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YM52 HBK

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

206,934 mi
Last recorded206,934 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 HBK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 206,934 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 206,934 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 190,694 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 143,393 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 143,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill near spring hanger (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury REAR SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 142,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill soft

Pass 18 Jul 2020 150,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,434 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 134,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 125,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 118,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 114,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 103,738 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,823 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 86,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2011 69,687 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,529 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,115 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,544 miles

Coolant low + P/Steering fluid low?

H/Brake travel high?

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

O/S/F + N/S/R + O/S/R Tyre sidewalls poor condition?

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 26,544 miles

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

Coolant low + P/Steering fluid low?

H/Brake travel high?

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

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

O/S/F + N/S/R + O/S/R Tyre sidewalls poor condition?

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,359 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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YM52 HBK is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YM52 HBK, 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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YM52 HBK is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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