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LJ52 FMY

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,346 mi
Last recorded193,346 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2021 193,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 193,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 188,998 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 188,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 184,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 177,904 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 168,970 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 155,615 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 155,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 135,880 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 135,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 123,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,272 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 110,272 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 101,733 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 101,733 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,448 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,235 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,153 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,182 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FMY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FMY, 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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What year was LJ52 FMY registered?

LJ52 FMY is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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