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LJ52 XRW

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,403 mi
Last recorded164,403 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 XRW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 164,403 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 163,842 miles

Nearside sill weak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 155,272 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

under side dirty

Fail 23 Sep 2016 155,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

under side dirty

Fail 15 Sep 2016 155,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 141,321 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 141,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush clamping nut loose (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 120,754 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bat charge light on

Fail 21 Jul 2014 120,754 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bat charge light on

Pass 26 Aug 2013 112,857 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,611 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,891 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 79,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,658 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,085 miles

airbag light on

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

drivers air bag has been activated

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,750 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,781 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 12,131 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 XRW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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