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AF04 UZU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,851 mi
Last recorded146,851 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 146,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 146,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 139,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 131,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2021 126,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv gater(boot

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 126,122 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv gater(boot

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,412 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 112,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 111,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 111,130 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 110,787 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 110,787 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,869 miles

Both of the rear indicator lamp bulbs are loosing their yellow colour.

The N/S of the gearbox is damp with oil.

The PAS rack pinion area is damp.

The centre rear lower engine mount is perrished.

The front exhaust joint is heavily corroded.

The fuel tank heat sheilds are insecure.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 50% worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 108,684 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn

oil leaks

underside rusty in places esp radiator panel

Fail 2 Mar 2013 108,683 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn

oil leaks

r/n/s wheel noisey when turning

underside rusty in places esp radiator panel

Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,223 miles

exhaust system noted rusty

f/o/s tyre noted perished on tread and starting to crack

slight engine oil leak noted from turbo pipe

slight exhaust blow rear box

slight gear oil from pos casing seal

Fail 1 Feb 2012 107,222 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

engine oil found on min

exhaust system noted rusty

f/n/s wiper blade splitting

f/o/s tyre 3mm tread left and perishing

r/n/s tyre 3mm tread left worn on outter edge

r/o/s tyre noted perished and cracking on tread

slight engine oil leak noted from turbo pipe

slight exhaust blow rear box

slight gear oil from pos casing seal

Pass 10 Jan 2011 98,605 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 98,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,752 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,112 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 UZU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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