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LR52 TVL

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,570 mi
Last recorded128,570 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 TVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,570 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 128,552 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 128,548 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus outer worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,486 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 112,942 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 112,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,024 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,232 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 86,886 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,310 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,237 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 54,143 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,143 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,701 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,585 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,048 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,337 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,552 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2008 27,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,346 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Nov 2007 26,346 miles

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,462 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 17,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 17,979 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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LR52 TVL is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LR52 TVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR52 TVL registered?

LR52 TVL is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LR52 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 TVL shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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