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LF52 EJL

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

276,248 mi
Last recorded276,248 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 276,248 miles

Offside Front Inner sill holed outside area

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 276,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner sill holed outside area

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 276,149 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 276,148 miles

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

Brake performance not tested rear brakes faulty service and park brake (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes to rear comp valve along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 273,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 273,084 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 253,089 miles

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

rear brake efficiency just upto standard

Fail 20 Oct 2017 253,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake efficiency just upto standard

Pass 5 Nov 2016 231,453 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 204,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 204,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 188,080 miles

Both front tyres are perished with cracks in treads.

Both rear tyres are perished.

Front registration plate is damaged but can still be read at 20mtrs,therefore is a pass.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside headlamp,dipped pattern is poor.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn almost smooth on both edges.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2014 188,080 miles

Both front tyres are perished with cracks in treads.

Both rear tyres are perished.

Front registration plate is damaged but can still be read at 20mtrs,therefore is a pass.

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

Offside headlamp,dipped pattern is poor.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn almost smooth on both edges.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2013 169,834 miles

Both front tyres treads are worn smooth on inner edges,possibly tracking?

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Engine sump is leaking.

Exhaust silencer is corroded.

Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear bumper end is missing.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on inner edge.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 169,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front tyres treads are worn smooth on inner edges,possibly tracking?

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Engine sump is leaking.

Exhaust silencer is corroded.

Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear bumper end is missing.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 150,634 miles

Both front tyres,treads are worn smooth on inner edges,possibly tracking?

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

Obstruction less than 40mm in offside windscreen swept area.

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 150,634 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Both front tyres,treads are worn smooth on inner edges,possibly tracking?

Both wiper blades slightly loose on arms.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.

Obstruction less than 40mm in offside windscreen swept area.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 134,909 miles

Engine oil leak,possibly sump corroded through?

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

Nearside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre,is perished and tread is worn on both edges.

Parking permit over 40mm in offside windscreen swept area.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 134,909 miles

Engine oil leak,possibly sump corroded through?

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre,is perished and tread is worn on both edges.

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking permit over 40mm in offside windscreen swept area.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 126,185 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 112,638 miles

spare wheel carrier faulty but spare wheel secured with cable ties

Fail 23 Oct 2009 112,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 109,297 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

misting of oil around steering rack

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 21 Oct 2008 98,511 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 98,511 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 74,703 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 74,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,349 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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LF52 EJL is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJL, 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 EJL is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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