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AJ54 GWV

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,286 mi
Last recorded223,286 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 223,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 217,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 217,130 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake noisey

Pass 15 Feb 2013 193,548 miles

1. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 2. Slight damage to front number plate. 3. Offside front tyre at legal limits. 4. Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 186,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 186,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 178,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 161,849 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 161,849 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade split at end

play in o/s/r link rod joint{knocking}

Pass 11 Dec 2008 110,562 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 110,544 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,112 miles

steering rack creaking when rocked but no play any moving parts

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 GWV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ54 GWV, 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 GWV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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