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YS52 UBY

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,463 mi
Last recorded105,463 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,463 miles

All copper brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 11 Aug 2014 99,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,250 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,207 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 91,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,145 miles

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

centre silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 84,145 miles

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

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

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

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

centre silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,145 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 72,145 miles

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

the bonnet is hard to open.

the brake pedal rubber has worn through on the edge.

the front discs are slightly worn.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,240 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 65,240 miles

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

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

the brake pedal rubber has worn through on the edge.

the nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,595 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 57,595 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

the brake pedal rubber is worn on the edge.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,851 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 44,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,540 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 30,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 30,114 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 UBY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YS52 UBY, 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 UBY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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