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AD04 CXL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,006 mi
Last recorded161,006 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 CXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 161,006 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 16 Jun 2016 160,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked broken away from axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Jun 2015 149,985 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 149,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 138,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 132,853 miles

Has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A', but not affecting drivers view

Fail 25 Jun 2013 132,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 124,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 112,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,556 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 100,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 86,200 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 69,967 miles

off side rear light lense cracked

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

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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AD04 CXL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AD04 CXL, 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.

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What year was AD04 CXL registered?

AD04 CXL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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