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AJ54 NZZ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

138,452 mi
Last recorded138,452 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 NZZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 138,452 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 138,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 132,077 miles

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

Rust occuring around genral area of rear suspension

Fail 5 Jun 2025 132,074 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rust occuring around genral area of rear suspension

Pass 14 Jun 2024 124,007 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 124,001 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested No pattern - both (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 117,601 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears near limit n/s/r very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner and outer sills repaired

Fail 12 Jun 2023 117,600 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides {look low} (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears near limit n/s/r very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner and outer sills repaired

Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,577 miles

ADV previous weld repairs covered with sealer and underseal

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes covered with fuel tank and heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2022 103,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember within 30cm of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ADV previous weld repairs covered with sealer and underseal

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes covered with fuel tank and heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 99,146 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,609 miles

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 96,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,640 miles

Both front tyres worn (stepped tread)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn (stepped tread)

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 93,621 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres worn (stepped tread)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn (stepped tread)

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 89,184 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,994 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end next to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at end next to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end next to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at end next to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,372 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 81,372 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 71,921 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,474 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 63,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,875 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,795 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,427 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 24,427 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 NZZ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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