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YS52 ZBZ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,236 mi
Last recorded99,236 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 99,236 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury And offside front door mirror casing damaged with sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And upper. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour And Offside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mains (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator support bracket badly corroded and insecure.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush And offside rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush And offside rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view And drivers view within 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 92,051 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar link dust cover slightly split

o/s and n/s/r sills corroded

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 78,925 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 78,925 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,301 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion BOTH INNER WINGS (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 77,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion BOTH INNER WINGS (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 73,109 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,109 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,492 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 69,492 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,328 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,839 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,743 miles

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

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 30 Jul 2009 56,747 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,747 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,412 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,845 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 26,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 26,307 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 ZBZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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