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LJ52 XDX

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

138,442 mi
Last recorded138,442 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 138,442 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 124,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 113,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 110,117 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 110,117 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 108,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 105,609 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Throttle pedal sticking

Fail 11 Apr 2019 105,609 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Throttle pedal sticking

Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,431 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 103,431 miles

Fuel hose leaking Spill pipe (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 100,647 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 100,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 93,850 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 93,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush O/S N/S D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush O/S N/S D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,410 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 77,410 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,350 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,350 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,866 miles

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

o/s/f inner anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,917 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,870 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 50,870 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,834 miles

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

temp door mirror glass fitted to o/s

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,537 miles

strong advise both door mirrors badly cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,665 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,692 miles

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)

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 XDX 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 67.9%.

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 XDX, 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 XDX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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