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LJ52 FUT

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,184 mi
Last recorded170,184 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 170,184 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2015 154,735 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 149,084 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 149,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 140,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 129,951 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 120,588 miles

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

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Jul 2010 113,591 miles

some play in both steering rack knuckles

Fail 14 Jul 2010 113,591 miles

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

some play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,596 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,175 miles

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

headlamp aims on lower limit

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,632 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,494 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 40,578 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 FUT is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ52 FUT registered?

LJ52 FUT is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is LJ52 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 FUT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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