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YS52 LZA

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,866 mi
Last recorded242,866 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 LZA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 242,866 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 242,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 218,775 miles

Footbrake pedal has quite alot of travel

High level stop light inop

O/S/F anti-roll bar droplink dust cover split

O/S/R seat belt locking mechanism outer casing missing but operation ok

Play in steering rack

Rear seat base loose

Fail 22 Nov 2010 218,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both inner cv gaitors split & leaking

Footbrake pedal has quite alot of travel

High level stop light inop

N/S/F tyre on limit

O/S/F anti-roll bar droplink dust cover split

O/S/F tyre getting low

O/S/R seat belt locking mechanism outer casing missing but operation ok

Parking brake travel high

Play in steering rack

Rear seat base loose

Pass 27 Nov 2009 184,608 miles

Front brake discs corroded & worn

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks

os rear shock absorber damp

rear bumper end caps missing-no sharp edges

rear leaf spring-rear bushes worn/splitting

various brake pipes corroded- Front to rears are on boarderline

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 21 Nov 2008 150,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 140,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 124,099 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

slightly low reading offside rear service brake †rear brake increase/decrease rate close to limit

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 LZA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZA, 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 LZA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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