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LF52 EAK

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,771 mi
Last recorded106,771 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 EAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 106,760 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested nearside front metal on metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,843 miles

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

Front radiator cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 97,841 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front radiator cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 97,259 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

exhaust heatsheild adrift

o/s/r reverse light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,779 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 May 2019 92,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 88,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 75,802 miles

Exhaust hanger's corroded and weakened

Main rad lower support corroded and weakened

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 75,802 miles

Exhaust hanger's corroded and weakened

Main rad lower support corroded and weakened

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,401 miles

Bonnet release worn/deteriorated

Engine main rad lower support member corroded and weakened

Engine sump pan corroded/perished slight oil seepage

Nearside front tyre deteriorated 195/65r15

Noise from steering rack/top shock mount areas when turning lock to lock

Pass 28 May 2015 62,338 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

heat shields around fuel tank becoming adrift

main rad lower mounting support corroded/weakened

nearside front tyre deteriorated 195/65r15

noise from steering rack area when turning lock to lock

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2013 61,909 miles

Squeaking noise on steering possibly due to dry rubber bushes,no play found.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Squeaking noise on steering possibly due to dry rubber bushes,no play found.

Pass 18 May 2012 60,753 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 56,993 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 May 2010 56,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 53,969 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2008 52,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 52,697 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 36,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 33,814 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

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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LF52 EAK is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF52 EAK, 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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LF52 EAK is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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