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LJ52 FXO

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Cream Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,171 mi
Last recorded126,171 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 FXO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 126,171 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

exhaust back box deterioated

Fail 12 Oct 2018 126,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

exhaust back box deterioated

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,293 miles

Engine has a oil leak

coolant leak from water pump area

Fail 28 Mar 2017 118,107 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak from water pump area

Engine has a oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,086 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR light lens cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2016 112,086 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR light lens cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2015 106,425 miles

Oil and coolant leaks from engine

Fail 2 Mar 2015 105,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 95,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 88,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,492 miles

engine oil filler cap missing

offside lower windscreen cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2012 81,492 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine oil filler cap missing

offside lower windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,616 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 73,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,400 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,555 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,410 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,909 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,553 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 36,553 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FXO is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Cream with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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