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LJ52 FBO

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,421 mi
Last recorded110,421 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 110,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 107,729 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,280 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,323 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,179 miles

front brake pads worn low

nail in offside front tyre and worn on inner edge,

Pass 2 Oct 2015 90,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,846 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 86,891 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,809 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 83,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,401 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes starting to crack

noise in clutch/gearbox

slight marks in front screen

Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 53,315 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 53,315 miles

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

Offside Front 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 FBO 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 88.9%.

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 FBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ52 FBO registered?

LJ52 FBO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is LJ52 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 FBO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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