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YT52 FOD

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

179,938 mi
Last recorded179,938 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 FOD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 179,938 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose showing signs of corrosion (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf sill rear of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsr sill closes to rear wheel arch. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill near rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 179,938 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose showing signs of corrosion (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf sill rear of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsr sill closes to rear wheel arch. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill near rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

rear box heat shield loose

Fail 28 Feb 2022 179,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Ns os inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Ns os sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 167,024 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 166,809 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 153,519 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 153,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 143,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/front inner ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 134,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2016 131,386 miles

battery warning lamp on at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2016 131,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery warning lamp on at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2015 128,178 miles

general surface rust

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 128,178 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

general surface rust

Pass 25 Jun 2014 132,848 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 119,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 114,698 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 109,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 104,282 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 104,282 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 99,621 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 99,621 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 95,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 89,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 85,031 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 71,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 71,499 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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YT52 FOD is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YT52 FOD, 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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YT52 FOD is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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