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AF53 GOA

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,231 mi
Last recorded96,231 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 GOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on front rad carrier and rear bumper

Corrosion on outer sills

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Number plates delaminating

Slight run out on front brake discs

Fail 2 Jul 2019 96,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on front rad carrier and rear bumper

Corrosion on outer sills

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Number plates delaminating

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight run out on front brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,329 miles

Ball joint dust covers perishing

Brake pipe ends corroded

Corrosion on outer sills

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

O/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake discs corroded slightly

Radiator bracket corroded

Subframe dry

Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,053 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Corrosion on outer sills o/s & n/s

Dust cover on n/s front anti roll bar link rod perishing/cracking

Fuel tank heatshield insecure

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

Rear brake disc at o/s pitted/corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,763 miles

Corrosion on outer sills o/s & n/s

Front tyre at n/s worn on inner edge

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

Rear tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,201 miles

Corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe.

Corrosion on rear brake disc at o/s.

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes becoming worn.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 70,201 miles

Corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe.

Corrosion on rear brake disc at o/s.

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes becoming worn.

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,613 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on o/s rear brake disc.

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge & perishing/cracking.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 64,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on o/s rear brake disc.

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge & perishing/cracking.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,772 miles

Corrosion on n/s rear outer sill.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 58,772 miles

Corrosion on n/s rear outer sill.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,915 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,502 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake cable detached from mounting bracket

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,820 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,865 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 28,865 miles

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

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,099 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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AF53 GOA is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF53 GOA, 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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AF53 GOA is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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