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MJ52 XGV

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,675 mi
Last recorded153,675 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 XGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 153,675 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2016 153,675 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2016 152,745 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2016 125,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2015 152,695 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 148,875 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 148,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak at sump

Pass 18 Nov 2013 146,790 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 140,090 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 135,598 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 135,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 129,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 125,440 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 125,440 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008
Pass 15 Nov 2007 96,421 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 95,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,406 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 62,780 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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MJ52 XGV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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