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AF04 UWY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,093 mi
Last recorded119,093 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 119,093 miles

both sides inner sills & brake pipes corroded

front number plate deteriorated

offside front tyre small cracks

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2020 114,897 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Top level brake lamp non obligatory not working

Fail 8 Sep 2020 114,822 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole close to seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 110,827 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2018 105,965 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on front coil springs/rear leaf springs and on some other components

Fail 16 Sep 2018 105,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on front coil springs/rear leaf springs and on some other components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,626 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 103,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipes heavily greased

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 95,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear and n/s front indicators fading slightly

o/s rear bumper end cap missing

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 5 Aug 2015 88,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s rear and n/s front indicators fading slightly

o/s rear bumper end cap missing

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,252 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 51,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,791 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,309 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,721 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,046 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jul 2009 48,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,157 miles

N/S door mirror glass missing

Front no plate cracked

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

O/S door mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 May 2008 47,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

front brake pads low.

oil leak from engine,possibly from intercooler.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 36,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,576 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 UWY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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