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AF04 NAU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

114,993 mi
Last recorded114,993 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 114,993 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member area where spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Cross member area where spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 110,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 104,064 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,045 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2019 99,016 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 93,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 93,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,107 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 87,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhausr broken (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,039 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 57,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 57,756 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,684 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 49,674 miles

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

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 3 Mar 2011 40,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,111 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,766 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 27,766 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,464 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 19,464 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,391 miles

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 NAU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 NAU, 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 NAU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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