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LJ52 FCZ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

230,740 mi
Last recorded230,740 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 230,740 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR BUMPER HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR FLOOR CORRODED

Fail 20 Mar 2019 230,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR BUMPER HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 2 May 2018 222,202 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR BUMPER CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 2 May 2018 222,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EXHAUST CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR BUMPER CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 7 Mar 2017 210,814 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 210,781 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 196,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,207 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 97,285 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,505 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 2 May 2012 90,351 miles

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

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

advies air bag light on

Fail 1 May 2012 90,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advies air bag light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 81,064 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 72,165 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 67,114 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 59,441 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 FCZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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