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ExpiredMileage
159,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear leaf springs heavily corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle corroded underneath
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced do not under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced do not under seal any welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside secondary mirror missing but main working
exhaust corroded
sills weak genrall surface corrosion on underside of van
Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking looks like rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
cant see front pads
exhaust poor condition
rear shocks slight corrosion
rear springs slight corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre getting low plus perrished and cracked 195/65/15
both rear tyres outer walls perrished and cracked
exhaust outer skin split plus minor blow
oil leaks around engine
rear springs corroded and weak
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts std (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre getting low plus perrished and cracked 195/65/15
both rear tyres outer walls perrished and cracked
exhaust outer skin split plus minor blow
oil leaks around engine
rear springs corroded and weak
Front Oil leak oil leaking from engine . ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear shackle bracket s corroded / recommend replacement . (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear n/s/r / rear spring bush deteriorated .
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracks in rubber . (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front o/s/f lower mirror glass missing .
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear shackle brackets corroded / recommend replacement . (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear o/s/r / rear spring bush deteriorated .
Rear exhaust box corroded .
Rear rear suspension components corroded .
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre damaged to cords centre tread band . / tyre worn bald inner and outer edges . 195/65/r15 . (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking o/s/r wheel cylinder leaking . (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Oil leak oil leaking from engine . ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear shackle bracket s corroded / recommend replacement . (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear n/s/r / rear spring bush deteriorated .
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracks in rubber . (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front o/s/f lower mirror glass missing .
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear shackle brackets corroded / recommend replacement . (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear o/s/r / rear spring bush deteriorated .
Rear exhaust box corroded .
Rear rear suspension components corroded .
exhaust rear silancer split and slight blow
ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL - UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT - SOME PIPES SHOWING CORROSION
O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL - UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT - SOME PIPES SHOWING CORROSION
LARGE SECTIONS OF HEAT SHIELD UNDER VEHICLE BECOMING INSECURE BUT HELD WITH TIE WRAPS
O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE
N/S/F TYRE WORN IN COMPARISON TO TYRE FITTED TO O/S/F
BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR ESPECIALLY N/S/F WHICH IS CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT
DAMAGE TO N/S SILL
LOWER RADIATOR MOUNT INSECURE ON O/S
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs pitted
x2 front wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LJ52 XEX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 XEX, 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 XEX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 October 2002.
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