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AG53 DLJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

156,378 mi
Last recorded156,378 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 156,378 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped at the front (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front middle and rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch and sill inside side loading door (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front middle and rear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear arch/ vallence (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 153,769 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 153,763 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sills both o/s and n/s not seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 150,064 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 150,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 143,245 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 143,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 134,784 miles

corrosion is present to inner sills spring hangers and floor areas outer sills are repaired and undersealed

front brake pads are very low

o/s/r tyre is very low

Fail 25 Jun 2013 134,784 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion is present to inner sills spring hangers and floor areas outer sills are repaired and undersealed

front brake pads are very low

o/s/r tyre is very low

Fail 10 Jun 2013 134,639 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion is present to inner sills and floor

front brake pads are low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 123,992 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 123,992 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 113,064 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 113,064 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 98,252 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 98,252 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,588 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust heatshield insecure

N/S inner cv boot split

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

Rear no. plate deteriorated (not affecting lettering)

Slight accident damage to rear

Fail 16 Aug 2008 77,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust heatshield insecure

N/S inner cv boot split

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

Rear no. plate deteriorated (not affecting lettering)

Slight accident damage to rear

Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,288 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 DLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 DLJ, 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 DLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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