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AD04 HBG

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,737 mi
Last recorded107,737 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HBG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 107,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outersill area slightley corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion both sides inner sills soon

Pass 23 Aug 2022 106,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 103,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,035 miles

Offside Front tyre

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

nearside rear brake pipe

offside rear brake pipe

Fail 22 Sep 2017 94,035 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre

nearside rear brake pipe

offside rear brake pipe

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,655 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,309 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 83,309 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 68,026 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,915 miles

rear brakes noisey in operation

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,021 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,863 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,863 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 40,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,965 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

very slight play in steering

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 HBG is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD04 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

AD04 HBG is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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The MOT history for AD04 HBG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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