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LJ52 WZM

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,377 mi
Last recorded144,377 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 144,377 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 143,669 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 138,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 132,316 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2020 132,311 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,678 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 112,194 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/r door/quarter panel/sill area

front anti roll bar D bush's worn resulting in slight movement

n/s windscreen wiper poor

n/s/r and o/s/r light len's damaged

o/s/r bumper corner missing / sharp edges covered with tape

radiator support bracket (lower) corroded

rear anti roll bar D bush's worn resulting in slight movement

Fail 11 Jan 2018 112,194 miles

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

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

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

damage to o/s/r door/quarter panel/sill area

front anti roll bar D bush's worn resulting in slight movement

n/s windscreen wiper poor

n/s/r and o/s/r light len's damaged

o/s/r bumper corner missing / sharp edges covered with tape

radiator support bracket (lower) corroded

rear anti roll bar D bush's worn resulting in slight movement

Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,026 miles

Offside Rear 1/4 bumper missing repaired with tape

Offside Rear Damage to light lens repaired with tape

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Damage to 1/4 panel/door and sill (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 110,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 1/4 bumper missing repaired with tape

Offside Rear Damage to light lens repaired with tape

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Damage to 1/4 panel/door and sill (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 107,568 miles

Damage to offside 1/4 panel/sill and front door

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing low on inner edge 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing low on outer edge 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn out on inner edge 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn out on outer edge 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear 1/4 bumper missing repaired with tape

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,010 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to nearside rear light lense repaired with tape

damage to offside 1/4 panel and door

damage to offside rear light lense

Fail 14 Jan 2015 104,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to nearside rear light lense repaired with tape

damage to offside 1/4 panel and door

damage to offside rear light lense

Fail 13 Jan 2014 99,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body damage to offside front door and rear 1/4 panel/rear wheel arch trim

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to offside rear light lens

offside rear 1/4 bumper missing(edge repaired/covered with tape)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,924 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body damage to offside front door and rear 1/4 panel/rear wheel arch trim

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to offside rear light lens

offside rear 1/4 bumper missing(edge repaired/covered with tape)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 92,577 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 3 Jan 2013 92,572 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to offside rear light lens

no water in coolant exp/tank

Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,119 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 84,119 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,455 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 74,454 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,205 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 59,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,711 miles

nearside front brake pads low

Fail 4 Dec 2007 47,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake pads low

Fail 29 Nov 2007 47,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,299 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 31,299 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WZM is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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