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LJ52 FBG

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,739 mi
Last recorded142,739 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 142,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Fail 4 Sep 2023 142,701 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 141,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 139,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 139,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 136,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 132,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 May 2018 126,075 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 120,646 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner/outer edge

Fail 9 May 2017 120,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner/outer edge

Pass 9 May 2016 116,403 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 111,970 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 111,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,708 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 103,925 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 93,840 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake pads worn 80%

Pass 3 May 2012 93,840 miles

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

front brake pads worn 80%

Fail 7 May 2011 85,104 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 85,104 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 78,215 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,215 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 69,055 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2009 69,055 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 56,340 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,347 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 43,347 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,372 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005
Fail 12 Aug 2005

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 FBG is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LJ52 FBG, 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 FBG is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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