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LJ52 XVC

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

245,761 mi
Last recorded245,761 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 245,761 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 245,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 225,863 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 209,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 199,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 188,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 170,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 165,146 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 159,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 155,013 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 149,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 140,988 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 133,290 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,856 miles

Both front tyre worn down to tread markers across centre of tread

Steel brake pipes corroded o/s/r

Pass 3 Nov 2011 123,030 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 118,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 118,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 111,558 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2007 81,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 67,306 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2005 49,055 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 XVC 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 90.9%.

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 XVC, 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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What year was LJ52 XVC registered?

LJ52 XVC is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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