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AJ54 DKN

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

258,344 mi
Last recorded258,344 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 DKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2021 258,344 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 235,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 226,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 224,510 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 224,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 214,354 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 214,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing bracket on axle snapped off. (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage missing lower ball joint not attached (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn almost smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished and wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper fouling scuttle trim when at park position (wiper arm pin loose)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing, also has a puncture (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Jan 2016 208,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on walls

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

corrosion on various parts of underbody

Fail 30 Dec 2015 208,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights n/w (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tread also perishing bad on walls (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working all three not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on walls

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

corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 11 May 2013 202,711 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 May 2013 202,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

heatshield insecure

n/s rear roll bar link bracket cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 202,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 202,053 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 199,863 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 174,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 162,660 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 144,372 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 144,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 108,489 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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AJ54 DKN is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ54 DKN, 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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AJ54 DKN is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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