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LR52 XRE

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,899 mi
Last recorded117,899 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 XRE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 117,899 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 117,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 115,060 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,631 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 107,264 miles

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

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

oil leak to engine

slight knocking in steering system

Fail 20 Aug 2011 107,250 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,370 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge. rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 96,370 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge. rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 129,830 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 117,449 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 117,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

small cut on sidewall of n/s front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2007 104,890 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 104,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre is worn to 2mm advise replacement n/s rear 3mm plus has a nail

o/s rear service brake effort is lower than normal advise rectify

stone chip in zone b of windscreen [less than 40mm]

Pass 1 Nov 2006 92,936 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 92,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s tyres are badly worn n/s rear has a nail on the edge

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing /hub

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 XRE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XRE, 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 LR52 XRE registered?

LR52 XRE is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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