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AJ54 EXL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,699 mi
Last recorded171,699 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 EXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 171,699 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 171,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 164,159 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 164,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under side of vehicle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 160,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 160,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 150,491 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 140,333 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Steering rack damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 140,333 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Steering rack damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2016 138,217 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

slight play in steering arms

Fail 21 Mar 2016 138,217 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

slight play in steering arms

Pass 18 Apr 2015 134,539 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 134,457 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 130,413 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2013 126,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 126,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 119,413 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 119,413 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,080 miles

both rear tyres worn low

offside front tyre has some damage to side wall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters split

Fail 16 Mar 2010 90,749 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,354 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 70,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,338 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 EXL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EXL, 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 EXL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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