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LJ52 FBC

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,748 mi
Last recorded130,748 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 130,748 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,644 miles

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

o/s rear drum warped

Fail 17 Nov 2014 120,644 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear drum warped

Pass 9 Nov 2013 109,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

front and rear brakes juddering slightly

nearside sill damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,292 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,123 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill slighty distorted from damage

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 75,123 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside outer sill slighty distorted from damage

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,700 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,876 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2005 25,160 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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LJ52 FBC is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ52 FBC, 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 FBC is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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