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LJ52 XEH

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,664 mi
Last recorded226,664 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 226,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure but not excessive

Pass 29 Jan 2019 222,553 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 222,541 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 219,459 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 219,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 214,227 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 214,227 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 206,251 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 206,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre worn low

Pass 28 Jan 2015 196,904 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 196,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Oil leak

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 194,078 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 187,543 miles

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

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

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

radiator mounting corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 181,891 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 169,057 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 169,055 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 156,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 140,508 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 140,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 122,495 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 122,361 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2007 93,952 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,617 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 55,067 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 XEH is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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