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LS52 VVJ

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,703 mi
Last recorded199,703 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 VVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2018 199,703 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component excessively worn Corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Corroded to underside

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 192,147 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 190,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front , covers split (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm REAR bushes bonding failed (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.B.2)

oil leak @ oil filter

steering rack inner tie rod end have slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2016 186,374 miles

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2015 170,634 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.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)

Pass 28 May 2014 161,792 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 151,970 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 140,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 128,604 miles

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

slight play to n/s steering

Fail 16 Mar 2011 128,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear indicators slightly discoloured

slight play to n/s steering

Pass 4 Jun 2010 119,027 miles

slight leak at steering rack

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

crack in screen

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2008 103,958 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)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 92,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 92,644 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 81,354 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 62,429 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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LS52 VVJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS52 VVJ, 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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LS52 VVJ is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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