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AF04 LHJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,193 mi
Last recorded200,193 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 200,193 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reservoir pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder has heavy cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded lenses both (4.4.3 (a))

rust to both front top strut mount fixings

Fail 31 Mar 2025 200,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel.spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reservoir pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder has heavy cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded lenses both (4.4.3 (a))

rust to both front top strut mount fixings

Fail 3 Dec 2024 200,156 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s parking brake efforts low and only just met the minimum required limits

Pass 1 Nov 2023 198,957 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 196,753 miles

Clutch pedal linkage worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Damage to sill panel

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 195,419 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / cracking & nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 195,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / cracking & nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 192,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

brake pipes corroded brake hoses perished general corrosion under side of the vehicle

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2020 192,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded brake hoses perished general corrosion under side of the vehicle

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2019 183,503 miles

Brake control ; Pedal anti-slip rubber worn / splitting

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Lighting ; Reverse lamps not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Note ; Drivers door check strap faulty

Note ; Remains of gas system at rear

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid around rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 183,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake control ; Pedal anti-slip rubber worn / splitting

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Lighting ; Reverse lamps not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Note ; Drivers door check strap faulty

Note ; Rear brake performance , suspect compensator related , suspension height has been altered affecting linkage ?

Note ; Remains of gas system at rear

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid around rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 167,217 miles

Exhaust ; Front mounting bracket deteriorated , incomplete

Body : Corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r sills. Outside prescribed areas.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes ; *** Front brake pads worn thin , appear to be at limit ***

Brakes ; Rear brake performance low ?

Brakes: Rear brake compensator valve may require adjustment.

Note ; Brake & Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn , recommend replace

Note ; L.P.G. Tank heavily corroded

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Registration ; Front number plate deteriorated

Tyres ; Nearside front has outer side wall damage

Fail 16 Oct 2018 167,217 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes ; *** Front brake pads worn thin , appear to be at limit ***

Brakes ; Rear brake performance low ?

Exhaust ; Front mounting bracket deteriorated , incomplete

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Note ; Brake & Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn , recommend replace

Note ; L.P.G. Tank heavily corroded

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration ; Front number plate deteriorated

Tyres ; Nearside front has outer side wall damage

Pass 30 Oct 2017 159,082 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 157,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 156,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 152,635 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 145,462 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,399 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 119,717 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 111,394 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 97,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 78,862 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 78,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Gearbox nearside front oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2007 57,956 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 57,956 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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AF04 LHJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF04 LHJ, 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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AF04 LHJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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