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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner & outer sill poor weld repair (2.4.A.3)
rear bumper heavily corroded
rear crossmember corroded
windscreen wiper parking mechanism faulty but wipers can still be parked out of the drivers view of the road
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
rear bumper heavily corroded
rear crossmember corroded
windscreen wiper parking mechanism faulty but wipers can still be parked out of the drivers view of the road
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired adjustment spring broken (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill by jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Auxiliary drive belt is damaged
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Centre/rear exhaust heat shield is insecure
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is worn and split
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front headlamp plastic lens is slightly deteriorated
Nearside front outer sill is dented
Nearside rear view mirror assembly is damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured badly (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre is perished
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear bumper cover is missing
Sump pan is corroded and leaking oil
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is worn and split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front outer sill is dented
Nearside front plastic headlamp lens is slightly deteriorated
Nearside rear view mirror unit is damaged
Power assisted steering rack has a misting of fluid
Rear exhaust heat shield is loose
Spare wheel is missing
Sump pan is corroded and leaking oil
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)
Brake load sensing valve inoperative adjustment spring is broken (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)
Brake efficiency requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is worn and split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" standard blade (8.2.2)
Nearside front outer sill is dented
Nearside front plastic headlamp lens is slightly deteriorated
Nearside rear view mirror unit is damaged
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" standard blade (8.2.2)
Power assisted steering rack has a misting of fluid
Rear exhaust heat shield is loose
Spare wheel is missing
Sump pan is corroded and leaking oil
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5m 195/65 R15 V 2014 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside door mirror damaged
Nearside sliding door cannot be opened from inside or outside of vehicle
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in cover (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65 R15 V 2014 (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear exhaust shield insecure
brake load sensing valve spring / mounting worn and very fragile
clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth
slight engine oil leak
wiper motor fault intermittent
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper trim missing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5m 195/65 R15 V 2014 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside door mirror damaged
Nearside sliding door cannot be opened from inside or outside of vehicle
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in cover (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65 R15 V 2014 (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear exhaust shield insecure
brake load sensing valve spring / mounting worn and very fragile
clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth
slight engine oil leak
wiper motor fault intermittent
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
nearside front outer sill damaged
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
nearside front outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front outer sill damaged
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge 195.65.15h
wiper function requires attention (parking)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs worn and corroded
nearside front outer sill damaged
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge 195.65.15h
offside rear brake binding slightly
slight rear brake imbalance
wiper function requires attention (parking)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Center brake light not working
Damage to N/S outer sill
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge tread not cut as deep
O/S/R tyre has multiple cuts but not showing cords at time of test
O/S/R tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wipers park only park when held till it is in the correct position
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Center brake light not working
Damage to N/S outer sill
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge tread not cut as deep
O/S/R tyre has multiple cuts but not showing cords at time of test
O/S/R tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre brake light not working
damage to front of nearside outer sill
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
rear anti roll bar d bushes worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre brake light not working
damage to front of nearside outer sill
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
rear anti roll bar d bushes worn
Damage to nearside front outer sill
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering fluid close to minimum
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Damage to nearside front outer sill
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering fluid close to minimum
All front brake pads look a bit low but unable to measure.
Bonnet catch is very stiff to release.
Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.
All front brake pads look a bit low but unable to measure.
Bonnet catch is very stiff to release.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.
All windscreen washers aim bit high.
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)
All windscreen washers aim bit high.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LJ52 FGX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FGX, 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 FGX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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