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AJ04 SMV

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,414 mi
Last recorded195,414 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 SMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 195,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 190,697 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 185,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 184,560 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 184,518 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 176,619 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 176,619 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 164,126 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 164,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 181,852 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 151,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 139,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 139,010 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 130,922 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 127,640 miles

centre rubber exhaust mounting broken

n/side inner drive shaft gaiter starting to split

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Dec 2009 127,480 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light coming on

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 106,529 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,154 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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AJ04 SMV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AJ04 SMV, 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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AJ04 SMV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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