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AF04 LWC

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,280 mi
Last recorded170,280 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 170,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 167,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 163,438 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 158,571 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 157,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 153,630 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 151,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 146,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 137,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,942 miles

LPG filler neck cover missing(allows ingress of dirt)

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre bald on inner edge(still legal)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 24,942 miles

LPG filler neck cover missing(allows ingress of dirt)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre bald on inner edge(still legal)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 112,877 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 112,877 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 93,513 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,287 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 58,287 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,803 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,748 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 41,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator 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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AF04 LWC is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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