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YS52 LYO

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,859 mi
Last recorded170,859 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 LYO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 170,859 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 170,859 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 169,976 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 163,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 159,770 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 154,835 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 148,671 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 144,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 144,736 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2011 140,088 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 132,852 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Battery insecure

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

front pads very low

mud and snow tyre on nearside rear

Fail 21 Apr 2010 132,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

front pads very low

mud and snow tyre on nearside rear

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2009 124,470 miles

HEAVY OIL LEAKAGE TO ENGINE

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 May 2009 124,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

HEAVY OIL LEAKAGE TO ENGINE

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2008 108,469 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 108,469 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 98,583 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 95,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 95,458 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 75,780 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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YS52 LYO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS52 LYO, 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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YS52 LYO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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