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AE52 YWF

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,185 mi
Last recorded126,185 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2022 126,185 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill(x2) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper very corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,422 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged advise attention (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear springs corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front inner wings and various places starting to corrode

Fail 24 Nov 2021 116,158 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged advise attention (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear springs corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front inner wings and various places starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,728 miles

Both rear leaf springs badly corroded

Front chassis legs and suspension turrets badly corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 109,728 miles

Both rear leaf springs badly corroded

Front chassis legs and suspension turrets badly corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear leaf springs badly corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Lock fell out of fuel flap when flap opened

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald on inner shoulder, 2.5-3mm in centre & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner shoulder,3mm in centre & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm,nearly bald on inner shoulder & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise attention (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, nearly bald on inner shoulder & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 96,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear leaf springs badly corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Lock fell out of fuel flap when flap opened

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald on inner shoulder, 2.5-3mm in centre & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner shoulder,3mm in centre & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm,nearly bald on inner shoulder & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise attention (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, nearly bald on inner shoulder & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 92,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,354 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 86,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,076 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,076 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,053 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 71,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,742 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 58,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,183 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,211 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,396 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,466 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,420 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 19,213 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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AE52 YWF is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWF, 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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AE52 YWF is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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