MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front worn on inner edge
centre heat shield insecure
oil leaks
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
heat shields inseure
o/s/f door top hinge worn slightly
radiator insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)
Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
heat shields inseure
radiator insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet stay catch broken
both rear bumper end caps missing
brake pedal rubber worn slightly
n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm and worn on outer edge
o/s/f door check strap missing
o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm
oil leak engine area
slight exhaust blow front flexi section
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
bonnet stay catch broken
both rear bumper end caps missing
brake pedal rubber worn slightly
n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm and worn on outer edge
o/s/f door check strap missing
o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm
oil leak engine area
slight exhaust blow front flexi section
slight travel on brake pedal
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear end bumper caps missing
brake pedal anti slip provision worn slightly
front radiator support bracket damaged
o/s/r light unit cracked
oil leak engine area
Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear end bumper caps missing
brake pedal anti slip provision worn slightly
front radiator support bracket damaged
o/s/r light unit cracked
o/s/r light unit cracked
oil leak engine area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear bumper end caps missing
break pedal rubber worn slightly
o/s/r tyre on aproaching 3mm
oil leak engine area
oil level on minimum mark
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear bumper end caps missing
break pedal rubber worn slightly
o/s/r tyre on aproaching 3mm
oil leak engine area
oil level on minimum mark
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear bumper end caps missing
nail in o/s/r tyre
slight seapage of oil from power steering rack
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear bumper end caps missing
nail in o/s/r tyre
slight seapage of oil from power steering rack
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear bumper end caps missing
o/s/r light unit cracked
rear exhaust heat sheild insecure
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear bumper end caps missing
o/s/f tyre on 3mm
o/s/r light unit cracked
rear exhaust heat sheild insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r bumper end cap missing
o/s/r light unit cracked
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r bumper end cap missing
o/s/r light unit cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear heat shield insecure
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear heat shield insecure
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LJ52 FHE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 FHE, 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 FHE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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