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LJ52 XEX

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

159,715 mi
Last recorded159,715 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 159,715 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 154,693 miles

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 154,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 153,482 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 153,481 miles

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 153,457 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 148,075 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 148,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,898 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 140,857 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 137,996 miles

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 .

Fail 29 Mar 2018 137,995 miles

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 .

Pass 28 Mar 2017 132,586 miles

exhaust rear silancer split and slight blow

Pass 16 Mar 2016 125,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 125,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 117,511 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN IN COMPARISON TO TYRE FITTED TO O/S/F

Pass 18 Mar 2014 110,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,135 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,135 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 82,904 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,904 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,561 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,561 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 62,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,291 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 51,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,089 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,089 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,742 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 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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