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MJ52 EGX

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

243,732 mi
Last recorded243,732 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 EGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 243,732 miles

Chip in Screen

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 243,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Chip in Screen

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 228,060 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 15 Aug 2017 217,560 miles

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

center lead stop light

Fail 15 Aug 2017 217,560 miles

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

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

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

center lead stop light

Pass 8 Sep 2016 203,406 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 203,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 191,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 7 Jul 2014 116,234 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 116,234 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 162,242 miles

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

offside rear bumper corner missing

Fail 27 Jun 2013 162,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear bumper corner missing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 154,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 154,151 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 137,176 miles

Both front brake disks pitted and worn

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

Nearside front small mirror cracked

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 137,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Both front brake disks pitted and worn

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

Nearside front small mirror cracked

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 121,960 miles

Nearside front mirror cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2009 105,614 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front mirror cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2009 105,614 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front mirror cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2008 88,261 miles

Offside front fog light lens cracked

Oil leak from oil filter

Fail 19 Feb 2008 88,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front fog light lens cracked

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 23 Feb 2007 69,309 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 69,309 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 54,867 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 54,867 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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MJ52 EGX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MJ52 EGX, 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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MJ52 EGX is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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