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LJ52 XOB

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

223,673 mi
Last recorded223,673 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2024 223,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Incorrect image. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Sliding door non open.

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto serpentine belt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 220,434 miles

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

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

Rear vehicle has been undersealed

general under body corrosion present

Pass 28 Oct 2020 217,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Outer shock absorbers corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fuel tank brace corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system hitting rear axle

Fail 24 Oct 2020 217,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Outer shock absorbers corroded

Rear fuel tank brace corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system hitting rear axle

Pass 7 Nov 2018 214,945 miles

Corrosion various places.

Metal brake pipes going to front hoses are corroding.

N/s ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.

Rear spring rear shackles are corroding.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 214,943 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion various places.

Metal brake pipes going to front hoses are corroding.

N/s ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.

Rear spring rear shackles are corroding.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 204,226 miles

Metal brake pipes going to both front hoses are corroding.

Some fluctuation on both rear braking efforts.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 204,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes going rear load valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to n/s rear hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to o/s rear hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Metal brake pipes going to both front hoses are corroding.

Some fluctuation on both rear braking efforts.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 196,655 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 196,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 173,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 173,306 miles

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,433 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear corner bumper missing

offside front tyre side wall split but not reaching ply cord

Fail 10 Dec 2014 67,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear corner bumper missing

offside front tyre side wall split but not reaching ply cord

Pass 3 Dec 2013 119,669 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 117,636 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 115,726 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,836 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 90,768 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,144 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 53,648 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 XOB 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 XOB, 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 XOB is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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