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LJ52 FAU

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,689 mi
Last recorded106,689 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 FAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 106,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 99,587 miles

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

centre brake light not working

loading door not opening from outside + key barrel faulty

Fail 5 May 2015 99,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre brake light not working

loading door not opening from outside + key barrel faulty

Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,987 miles

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

tracking recomended

Fail 21 Feb 2014 88,987 miles

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

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

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

tracking recomended

Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,512 miles

tail gate not opening

Fail 29 Jan 2013 80,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

tail gate not opening

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,241 miles

EGR valve wiring broken

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

engine coolant level low

rear high level lamp not working

Fail 30 Jan 2012 71,241 miles

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

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

EGR valve wiring broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine coolant level low

rear high level lamp not working

tail loading door not opening

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,355 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear tailgate loading door not opening so cannot access bulbs, side door opens but van fully loaded, brake light switch dangling refited - still not working

Fail 19 Jan 2011 61,355 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear tailgate loading door not opening so cannot access bulbs, side door opens but van fully loaded, brake light switch dangling refited - still not working

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,583 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 51,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,702 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,322 miles

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

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

both wiper blades slightly split

Fail 12 Sep 2007 36,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both wiper blades slightly split

Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,945 miles

Advisory: wipers, the rubber blades are sliding out of the holders.

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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LJ52 FAU 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 55.6%.

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 LJ52 FAU, 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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LJ52 FAU is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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