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AF53 GOJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,919 mi
Last recorded159,919 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 159,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 159,786 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 159,786 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 158,249 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 158,249 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 148,869 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 148,860 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2017 139,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 132,961 miles

Both sides outer & o/s under sills patched & painted over

Nearside Front Double door mirror lower small cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 132,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Frosted lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in centre @ seat mount (5.2.6)

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

Both sides outer & o/s under sills patched & painted over

Nearside Front Double door mirror lower small cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 113,259 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 93,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 93,865 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,842 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front bumper has damage, no threat posed to other road users, secure at time of test

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,391 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 69,391 miles

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

Offside Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,785 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,945 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 45,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,260 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 GOJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF53 GOJ, 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 GOJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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