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AJ54 OAE

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,150 mi
Last recorded175,150 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2024 175,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

age related underside corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 22 Oct 2023 175,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

age related underside corrosion to some areas not excessive

Fail 23 Mar 2022 175,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2022 175,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 165,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 156,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 147,862 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 147,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 137,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,474 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 126,474 miles

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wires (1.9.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 112,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,097 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 99,097 miles

Front Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,842 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 66,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,816 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,980 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,497 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,335 miles

Oil leak

slight cracking in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2007 24,608 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

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 OAE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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