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YN52 WXG

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,998 mi
Last recorded226,998 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 WXG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 226,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 222,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 222,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 218,385 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 218,385 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 207,462 miles

CORROSION APPARENT ON MOST OF METAL BRAKE PIPES

STONE CHIP TO N/S OF SCREEN

Fail 20 Jun 2016 207,456 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BADLY CRACKED AROUND OUTER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

CORROSION APPARENT ON MOST OF METAL BRAKE PIPES

STONE CHIP TO N/S OF SCREEN

Pass 29 May 2015

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body corroded rear sills

Pass 15 May 2014 186,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 186,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 163,992 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF BRAKE PADS

Pass 10 May 2012 143,522 miles

FUEL CAP OUTER FLAP INSECURE

REAR BBUMPER O/S END CAP DEFECIENT

Fail 10 May 2012 143,522 miles

FUEL CAP OUTER FLAP INSECURE

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

REAR BBUMPER O/S END CAP DEFECIENT

Pass 3 May 2011 124,551 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 124,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 115,665 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 115,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE REAR CORNER BUMPER MISSING

Pass 18 Dec 2008 98,053 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,252 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 62,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

runout on n/s/r brake

Pass 9 Nov 2005 53,865 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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YN52 WXG is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YN52 WXG, 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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YN52 WXG is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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