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Y752 HBX

2001 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,148 mi
Last recorded175,148 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit Connect113,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 HBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 175,148 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

welding covered by black under seal.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 175,148 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 154,702 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 140,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 140,130 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 122,894 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 122,894 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 112,786 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,710 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 82,619 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,286 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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Y752 HBX is a 2001 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 113,835 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 Y752 HBX, 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 25 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y752 HBX is a 2001 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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