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AJ04 SUF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,561 mi
Last recorded213,561 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 SUF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 213,561 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 213,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 206,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 206,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 189,994 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly damaged

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 6 Sep 2013 189,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly damaged

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Sep 2012 116,306 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 116,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 144,214 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 121,047 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 120,972 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,193 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 98,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 53,045 miles

Removed windscreen ornaments

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 SUF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ04 SUF, 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 SUF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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