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YR52 FKM

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,831 mi
Last recorded196,831 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2015 196,831 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

lots of corrosion bad sill repairs

Pass 29 Jan 2015 196,831 miles

lots of corrosion bad sill repairs

Pass 8 Nov 2013 187,647 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 8 Nov 2013 187,647 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Nov 2012 172,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 154,697 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 154,697 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 140,465 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 140,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 127,422 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 127,422 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 122,287 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 111,174 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 101,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 76,419 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 FKM is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YR52 FKM, 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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YR52 FKM is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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