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LJ52 FYX

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

188,751 mi
Last recorded188,751 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 FYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 188,751 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 188,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 186,012 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 186,010 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 176,192 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 176,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 163,943 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 163,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 145,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 145,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 134,967 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 134,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2010 121,097 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 121,025 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 98,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 75,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,714 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,372 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 FYX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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