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LJ52 XFW

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,907 mi
Last recorded186,907 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 186,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 184,103 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2022 184,101 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Side Light (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2021 181,448 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/driveshaft join. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box in poor condition.

Stonechips to windscreen.

Fail 20 Apr 2021 181,445 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/driveshaft join. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box in poor condition.

Stonechips to windscreen.

Pass 15 Apr 2020 178,251 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Stonechips to windscreen

Pass 4 May 2019 172,635 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Stonechips front screen

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 167,710 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

Damoness around steering rack

Nearside headlamp poor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Offside rear light unit lens in poor condition

Stonechips front screen

Wipers smearing

Fail 10 May 2018 167,710 miles

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

Damoness around steering rack

Nearside headlamp poor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear light unit lens in poor condition

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stonechips front screen

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2017 162,935 miles

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

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2016 157,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 152,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 145,511 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,914 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 106,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake performance low

rear footbrake performance low

temporary repair to front bumper

Pass 29 May 2012 106,695 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake performance low

rear footbrake performance low

temporary repair to front bumper

Pass 26 Apr 2011 100,133 miles

Both rear tyres wearing more heavily on inner shoulders.

Front cross member/radiator support corroded and bent.

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 100,133 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing more heavily on inner shoulders.

Front cross member/radiator support corroded and bent.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,426 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,149 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)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,867 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 29,574 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 29,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 21,942 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 XFW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2002.

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