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AE52 EXL

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,764 mi
Last recorded161,764 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 161,764 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 154,156 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 139,499 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 139,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 120,914 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

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

Steering rack noisey

Pass 23 Nov 2007 120,914 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Steering rack noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2006 106,013 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 89,484 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 89,484 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AE52 EXL is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE52 EXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 EXL?

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What year was AE52 EXL registered?

AE52 EXL is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is AE52 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 EXL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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