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AD04 XXA

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,269 mi
Last recorded103,269 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 103,269 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 101,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall minor tear to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,799 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 95,797 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front headlamps faded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,438 miles

headlights slightly discoloured

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 1 Mar 2019 86,438 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,739 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 82,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper end caps missing

Tape on front bumper and damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,309 miles

Damage to offside front of vehicle

Offside rear bumper end cap missing

Tape on front bumper and plastic wheel arch

Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,309 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper and plastic wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Damage to offside front of vehicle

Offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 27 Sep 2014 473,546 miles

both leaf springs lightly corroded

centre brake light inop

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,361 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

clutch pedal rubber worn

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads over 50% WORN

offside rear bumper end cap missing

tape on nearside mirror

Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,361 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

clutch pedal rubber worn

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads over 50% WORN

offside rear bumper end cap missing

tape on nearside mirror

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,199 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emission close to limit

front brake discs lipped

offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,020 miles

high level stop light not working

tape on nearside mirror

Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,018 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

tape on nearside mirror

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,512 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,125 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 24,125 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 XXA is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XXA, 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 XXA is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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