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LJ52 XHN

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,054 mi
Last recorded145,054 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 145,054 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 145,041 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 131,799 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 131,794 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2017 111,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Slight play detected in steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2017 111,659 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,644 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 106,644 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,339 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 100,339 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 91,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,602 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 84,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,628 miles

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

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

nsr rear lens cracked and broken, not showing white light to rear, however suggest replacement

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,273 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,112 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 49,089 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,588 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,251 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 24,857 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 XHN is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XHN, 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 XHN is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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