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LJ52 FJN

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,079 mi
Last recorded131,079 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 131,079 miles

After market HID headlight bulbs fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

slight play in bothside front inner antiroll bar bushes

slight play in near side rear inner antiroll bar bushes

some corrosion in various rear steel brake pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2017 131,079 miles

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

After market HID headlight bulbs fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

slight play in bothside front inner antiroll bar bushes

slight play in near side rear inner antiroll bar bushes

some corrosion in various rear steel brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2016 118,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn

brake pipes appear corroded but have been greased

Fail 9 Apr 2016 118,817 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn

brake pipes appear corroded but been greased

Pass 11 Apr 2015 108,899 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust leak

front anti- roll bar D bushes worn

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush worn

offside rear bumper end missing

rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

windscreen cracked out of vision

Fail 7 Apr 2015 108,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust leak

front anti- roll bar D bushes worn

front tyres at 3.0mm and worn inner edges

front wipers blades deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush worn

offside rear bumper end missing

rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

windscreen cracked out of vision

Fail 10 Mar 2014 100,440 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

offside rear bumper corner missing

offside rear tyre at 3.0mm and slight wear inner edge

rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,440 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

offside rear bumper corner missing

offside rear tyre at 3.0mm and slight wear inner edge

rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,994 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake cable outer casing split

nearside mirror glass damage

offside rear bumper end missing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 95,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake cable outer casing split

nearside front road wheel damage

nearside mirror glass damage

nearside wiper blade split

offside front road wheel damage

offside rear bumper end missing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,837 miles

offside rear bumper end missing

slight play offside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 11 Apr 2012 90,834 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front brake discs pitted

offside rear bumper end missing

slight play offside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,123 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

nearside rear tyre at 2mm and perished

offside front tyre wearing inner edge close to showing cords

offside rear tyre at 3mm and perished

slght pitting front brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,546 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2010 77,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2009 72,634 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,634 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 May 2008 62,623 miles

brake pedal rubber poor condition

Fail 12 May 2008 62,623 miles

brake pedal rubber poor condition

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 50,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,817 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 41,817 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 33,739 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 FJN is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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