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LF52 EWD

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,399 mi
Last recorded166,399 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 166,399 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 163,218 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 159,138 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 151,247 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 151,244 miles

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

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

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 front lower ball joint nut incorrect , needs lock nut.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 148,303 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 142,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 130,693 miles

minor cut to offside front tyre outer wall no cords showing

minor play in streering rack mounting bushes bolts tight

Pass 16 Oct 2013 115,885 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,625 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,090 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,530 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 74,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,790 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 63,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 55,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,620 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 EWD is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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