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YS52 ZGA

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,034 mi
Last recorded86,034 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 ZGA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 86,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outersills corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2021 86,032 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating/corroding

gearbox stabilser worn

outersills corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2020 85,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating/corroding

gearbox stabilser worn

outersills corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorating

inner and outersills corroding

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s almost at acceptable corrosion limit (2.4.B.6d)

exhaust deteriorating

outersills corroding

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,271 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all steel brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front tyre treads wearing low

markings to windscreen

outersills corroding

rear leaf spring hangers corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2017 81,271 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all steel brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front tyre treads wearing low

markings to windscreen

outersills corroding

rear leaf spring hangers corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,613 miles

exhaust deteriorating

markings to windscreen

n/s f tyre sidewall deteriorating

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

registration plates deteriorating

wear in gearbox stabiliser

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2016 78,613 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

markings to windscreen

n/s f tyre sidewall deteriorating

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

registration plates deteriorating

wear in gearbox stabiliser

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,382 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 73,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroding

outersills corroding

rear silencer deteriorating

strut top bearings wearing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,360 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroding

outersills corroding

rear silencer deteriorating

strut top bearings wearing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 68,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,657 miles

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,193 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

oil leak from engine

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 22 Dec 2008 46,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,151 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,769 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 40,769 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,723 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 34,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,809 miles

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

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

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 ZGA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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