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LJ52 FKZ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,874 mi
Last recorded118,874 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 118,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside chassis and suspension heavily corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 115,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 115,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 112,908 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 112,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 37% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At saddle/D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At saddle/D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 109,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area(middle). (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At saddle/D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At saddle/D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 106,061 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 100,890 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2017 100,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,891 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 96,891 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 84,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust

Fail 10 Sep 2015 84,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,071 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,333 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,518 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,310 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,310 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,351 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 50,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R bumper end cap insecure

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

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

Radiator cross member badly corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R bumper end cap insecure

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

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

Radiator cross member badly corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,918 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 46,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 19,803 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 FKZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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