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LJ52 XAM

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,431 mi
Last recorded173,431 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 173,431 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 172,565 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe leaking load valve to nearside rear, corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2017 163,142 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2017 162,995 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2016 153,813 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 143,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2015 143,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 128,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 117,019 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 106,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag lamp on

radiator mounting bracket not supporting rad

Fail 14 Mar 2012 106,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag lamp on

radiator mounting bracket not supporting rad

Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,975 miles

Airbag lamp on

Both rear bumper end caps missing

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

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

Nearside front wheel arch cover missing

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 95,975 miles

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

Airbag lamp on

Both rear bumper end caps missing

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

Nearside front wheel arch cover missing

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,168 miles

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

nearside rear corner bumper missing

offside rear corner bumper missing

Fail 15 Mar 2010 86,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear corner bumper missing

offside rear corner bumper missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,612 miles

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE BUMPER CORNER NOT FITTED

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 16 Mar 2009 68,612 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE BUMPER CORNER NOT FITTED

SRS LIGHT ON

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,792 miles

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 6 Mar 2008 45,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 7 Jul 2007 41,033 miles

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

fuel return pipes damp

Fail 10 Jul 2006 32,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,017 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 XAM is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 XAM, 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 XAM is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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