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AG53 DKJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,188 mi
Last recorded187,188 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 187,188 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 187,180 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 177,784 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

heat shield loose

Fail 11 Mar 2021 177,780 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

heat shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2020 169,638 miles

advise all rear metal brake pipes corroding close to corrosion limit

advise heat shield loose

Fail 9 Mar 2020 169,631 miles

Emissions not tested due to pos air or vac leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

advise all rear metal brake pipes corroding close to corrosion limit

advise brake pedal travel

advise heat shield loose

Pass 8 Mar 2019 162,151 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 162,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 152,209 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 152,209 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking pipe union (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,793 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 24 Feb 2017 136,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working X 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 125,208 miles

screen cracked n/s at top

Fail 29 Feb 2016 125,208 miles

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

screen cracked n/s at top

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,629 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 98,319 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 98,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 88,455 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,562 miles

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

Rear Brakes Advise inspection A.S.A.P.;-rear brakes noisey,high brake imbalance and judder on offside rear,

Pass 27 Oct 2010 163,533 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 157,251 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 157,251 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 138,878 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,747 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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AG53 DKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol 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 AG53 DKJ, 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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AG53 DKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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