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AF04 LKL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,659 mi
Last recorded177,659 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 LKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 177,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 170,096 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 170,057 miles

front headlight lenses poor condition but image is still ok

sml crack in windscreen but not effecting the drivers view

Fail 21 Apr 2018 170,048 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sill by rear spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

front headlight lenses poor condition but image is still ok

sml crack in windscreen but not effecting the drivers view

Pass 26 May 2017 162,661 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Spring and axle eye worn (3.6.E.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 162,660 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Spring and axle eye worn (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 154,670 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 154,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 144,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 main line brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

STRONG ADVISE under vehicle dirty/muddy covering some components for inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2015 144,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 main line brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

STRONG ADVISE under vehicle dirty/muddy covering some components for inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2014 134,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 134,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant radiator lower bracket corroded not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,058 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 122,058 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 105,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,122 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2011 81,425 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre outer wall slight damage

Fail 9 Feb 2011 81,197 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,676 miles

corrosion on both front coil springs

leak on gearbox

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,426 miles

corrosion on both rear coil springs

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak on gearbox

small cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,700 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,209 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 LKL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AF04 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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