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YR52 FGO

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,336 mi
Last recorded127,336 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 FGO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 127,336 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre low tread on edge

Fail 7 Mar 2016 127,336 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre low tread on edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,946 miles

corrosion on sills

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Aug 2014 118,162 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake cables very rusty

handbrake reserve travel low

n/s/f wheel trim damaged

o/s/r handbrake holding on slightly

oil leak on engine

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 118,162 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs worn

front brake pads apppear worn

handbrake cables very rusty

handbrake reserve travel low

n/s/f wheel trim damaged

o/s/r handbrake holding on slightly

oil leak on engine

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,301 miles

brake pedal grip worn

brake pipes at rear showing signs of corrosion

engine very oily

heat shield. loose at rear

Fail 13 Aug 2012 114,475 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

both sides front drive shaft inner gaiters deteriorating and leaking grease

clutch and brake pedal rubber grips worn

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 13 Aug 2012 114,475 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

both sides front drive shaft inner gaiters deteriorating and leaking grease

clutch and brake pedal rubber grips worn

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 18 Aug 2011 112,615 miles

center and rear outer brake pipes rusting

engine oil leak

exhaust center siliencer deteriorating and blowing slightly

front brake discs wearing

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

n/s rear tyre cracking slightly

o/s rear tyre cracking and worn close to limit

Fail 11 Aug 2011 112,615 miles

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

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

both front wipers torn

center and rear outer brake pipes rusting

coolant level low

engine oil leak

exhaust center siliencer deteriorating and blowing slightly

front brake discs wearing

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

n/s rear tyre cracking slightly

o/s rear tyre cracking and worn close to limit

Pass 13 Aug 2010 110,427 miles

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

coolant level slightly low

engine oil leaks

n/s inner drive shaft giater leaking grease

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread area

sump rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2009 105,252 miles

2 small nails in o/s rear tyre

brake pedal rubber grip wearing

front brake discs wearing and pads appear worn

n/s and o/s rear outer brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

oiol leak on engine

Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,865 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 98,865 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs rusty on outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r side light bulb fading slightly

rear engine mounting worn

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,482 miles

3 nails in o/s rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake pads approximately half worn

Pass 9 Sep 2006 84,689 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/ side repeater lens cracked

no spare wheel fitted †

Pass 20 Oct 2005 75,167 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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YR52 FGO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR52 FGO, 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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What year was YR52 FGO registered?

YR52 FGO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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