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LJ52 XCS

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,544 mi
Last recorded207,544 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 207,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 183,187 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom arm ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

radiator cross member heavily corroded

small chips in zone a of windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2017 167,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust box outer shield is corroded

Rear exhaust brackets are corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 166,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe greased

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe greased

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 166,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe greased

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe greased

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2015 165,833 miles

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

n/s wiper split on end 20"

Fail 28 Sep 2015 165,833 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper split on end 20"

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,903 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,707 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,622 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,885 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,120 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,249 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 40,718 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 40,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XCS is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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