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AJ54 OAA

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024

ALL BRAKES showing quite heavy fluctuation when subjected to RBT

ALL TYRES showing to be underinflated

difficult to inspect front brake pads

general mainly age related corrosion under side of vehicle

n/s seat belt cannot be fully inspected due to amount of luggage

n/s/r tyre wearing heavily inner edge of tread

Fail 4 Jan 2024 142,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKES showing quite heavy fluctuation when subjected to RBT

ALL TYRES showing to be underinflated

general mainly age related corrosion under side of vehicle

n/s seat belt cannot be fully inspected due to amount of luggage

n/s/r tyre wearing heavily inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,898 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 138,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 136,066 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,391 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to sill sections

Fail 14 Feb 2020 132,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight corrosion to sill sections

Pass 27 Feb 2019 125,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

slight underbody surface corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2019 125,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,440 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 118,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 108,542 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 108,542 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,488 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 97,488 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,030 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,527 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 77,495 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,279 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 68,278 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,931 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 56,919 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,242 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,366 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 OAA is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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