2002 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LJ52 FUV
2002 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 132,965 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ52 FUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 132,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ52 FUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Transit Connect (LJ52 FUV) between February 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
LJ52 FUV Mileage History
- 24/02/2022114,596 mi
- 21/03/2023120,038 mi+5,442 mi
- 30/03/2023120,154 mi+116 mi
- 09/04/2024125,258 mi+5,104 mi
- 30/06/2025132,965 mi+7,707 mi
Average of roughly 5,491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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