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LJ52 FNW

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,731 mi
Last recorded163,731 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 163,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 163,731 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 155,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 155,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear high level brake lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2016 148,022 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 148,022 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both sills have slight corrosion

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Aug 2015 139,930 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 132,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre brake lamp not working

o/s/r leaf spring rubber starting too split

Fail 28 Aug 2014 132,549 miles

Centre Rear 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre brake lamp not working

o/s/r leaf spring rubber starting too split

Pass 29 Aug 2013 123,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 123,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eye level brake l;ight not working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 115,889 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 115,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 107,011 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 107,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

eye level b rake light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,616 miles

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

Centre brake light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S and O/S handbrake outer cables split

N/S wiper smearing screen slightly

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 98,616 miles

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

Centre brake light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S and O/S handbrake outer cables split

N/S wiper smearing screen slightly

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,801 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front pads approx 80% worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/R tyre 2mm on centre tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 87,662 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front pads approx 80% worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/R tyre 2mm on centre tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,892 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 30,586 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 FNW 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 60.9%.

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

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