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LF52 EPU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,596 mi
Last recorded157,596 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 157,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 157,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 148,582 miles

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2016 148,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 134,279 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,406 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 103,288 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 103,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,076 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,873 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,584 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 39,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 25,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 25,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EPU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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