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LJ52 FWA

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

180,376 mi
Last recorded180,376 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 180,376 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel pump/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear wheel binding

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorated/discoloured

wiper arms worn

Pass 31 Aug 2023 173,772 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 155,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 154,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 147,448 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 147,448 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 132,519 miles

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 131,349 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 130,229 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 129,201 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 120,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 110,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 110,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 100,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,686 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 89,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,132 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

dig in offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 29 Sep 2009 70,896 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dig in offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,781 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 47,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,932 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 37,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,152 miles

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

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

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 FWA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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