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YP52 NZJ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,914 mi
Last recorded146,914 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 NZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 146,914 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 146,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 145,458 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on inner egde

o/s/f shocker weeping

Fail 12 Aug 2014 145,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on inner egde

o/s/f shocker weeping

Pass 24 Jul 2013 138,334 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 24 Jul 2013 138,319 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2012 125,372 miles

battery is insecure.

possible slight fluid loss from steering rack

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 125,372 miles

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

battery is insecure.

possible slight fluid loss from steering rack

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 121,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 114,687 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 101,452 miles

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

air bag light on

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 5 Aug 2009 101,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

air bag light on

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,959 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,082 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YP52 NZJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YP52 NZJ, 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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YP52 NZJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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