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AD04 CXX

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

215,592 mi
Last recorded215,592 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2016 215,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded (times 2) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake compensator (times 2) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front nearside and offside inner upper turrets corroded

Front numberplate delaminating

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear leaf springs / leaf spring mounts / chassis rails / fuel tank straps / under floor - Corroded

front sub-frame / suspension arms / inner wheel arches / chassis rails - Corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 213,778 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 213,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 211,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 211,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 207,604 miles

chips in windscreen

front numberplate delaminating

front subframe / front suspension arms / front and rear chassis rails / front brake discs inner faces - corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

offside front anti-roll bar droplink ball-joint - play

oil leak from engine

oil sump pan corroded

rear crossbeam / rear brake hose ferrules / rear leaf spring mount areas / fuel tank straps - Corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 207,604 miles

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

chips in windscreen

front numberplate delaminating

front subframe / front suspension arms / front and rear chassis rails / front brake discs inner faces - corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

offside front anti-roll bar droplink ball-joint - play

oil leak from engine

oil sump pan corroded

rear crossbeam / rear brake hose ferrules / rear leaf spring mount areas / fuel tank straps - Corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 190,576 miles

front and rear subframes / suspension arms / chassis rails - corroded

front numberplate delaminating

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 May 2012 190,576 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear subframes / suspension arms / chassis rails - corroded

front numberplate delaminating

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to hoses and brake pipes to compensator - Corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover small cut - STRONG ADVICE

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor weepy

offside rear tyre valve perishing - STRONG ADVICE

oil leak from engine

rear and centre exhaust sections and tailpipe corroded

rear fuel tank straps / rear crossbeam / arear nti-roll bar mounts / rear leafsprings / rear brake hose metal ferrules - Corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 170,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 27 May 2010 146,560 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 146,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 120,076 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 120,076 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre not asymetric opposed to offside

Pass 30 May 2008 95,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 71,654 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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AD04 CXX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CXX, 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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AD04 CXX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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