2002 Ford Transit Connect · 1,155 MOT tests
2002 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2002 Ford Transit Connects fail 51.6% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Transit Connect years (1,155 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 51.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 142,056
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,155
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (91% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics33.4%
- Suspension24.2%
- Brakes20.9%
- Body, chassis and structure14.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.6%
- Tyres8.7%
- Seat belts and airbags6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 9.44%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Registration plate lamp not working 7.97%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Stop lamp not working 7.53%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.71%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.37%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.02%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (28.66%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.42%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.35%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (9.18%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (6.93%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Connect year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2002 Ford Transit Connects fail 51.6% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Transit Connect years (1,155 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (9.44% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (7.97% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Ford Transit Connect shows 142,056 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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