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AE52 ZRD

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,671 mi
Last recorded103,671 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 103,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s brake pjpes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers not parking in correct location

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 102,945 miles

Front wipers not parking in correct location

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 101,689 miles

Front wipers not parking in correct location

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 98,481 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 95,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Many brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers not parking in correct location

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

front wipers not parking in correct location

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,379 miles

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

Covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 90,379 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Worn through to metal pedal (1.1.2 (c))

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

Covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 87,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 87,109 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 83,916 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front sidelight dim operation

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,141 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

wipers do not park in correct position

Fail 14 Nov 2013 71,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

wipers do not park in correct position

Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,083 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,188 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 64,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,038 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,781 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 33,051 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 ZRD is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 ZRD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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