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A17 RMU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,060 mi
Last recorded103,060 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 103,060 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 99,073 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 99,070 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 92,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 83,169 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,272 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,821 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,940 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,486 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,954 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,827 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 31,783 miles

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

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,783 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,214 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,255 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,346 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 18,346 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,077 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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A17 RMU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 102,366 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 A17 RMU, 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 22 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 RMU registered?

A17 RMU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is A17 RMU safe to buy?

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