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LJ52 GDZ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,225 mi
Last recorded125,225 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 125,225 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK, RADIATOR SUPPORT BKT CORRODED

ADVISE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING ON

Fail 6 Jan 2016 125,212 miles

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

ADVISE OIL LEAK, RADIATOR SUPPORT BKT CORRODED

ADVISE BRAKE PEDAL STICKING ON

Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,248 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pedal travel has little reserve

n/s/r parking brake efficiency significantly lower than o/s/r

Fail 6 Jan 2015 121,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

both front wiper blades split

brake pedal travel has little reserve

n/s/r parking brake efficiency significantly lower than o/s/r

Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,987 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine

exhaust heat shield not secure

high level lamp not working

Fail 19 Nov 2013 113,987 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bad oil leak from engine

exhaust heat shield not secure

high level lamp not working

Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,362 miles

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

brake pedal pad becoming worn

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Nov 2011 99,546 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,210 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,141 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 81,141 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 69,728 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 69,728 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 60,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,249 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,038 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 GDZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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