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AJ54 OBO

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

230,531 mi
Last recorded230,531 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 230,531 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 230,529 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 228,104 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery loose in tray

bonnet release dificult to open on stage 1

brake and clutch pedal anti slip wear

coolant level low ( topped up )

front to rear brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully check due to routing behind fuel tank )

impact damage at nearside outer front sill and nearside outer rear sill corroding

offside rear tyre wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

recom service re above advisories

slight coolant leak at thermostat area

slight play at nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Oct 2014 228,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery loose in tray

bonnet release dificult to open on stage 1

brake and clutch pedal anti slip wear

coolant level low ( topped up )

front to rear brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully check due to routing behind fuel tank )

impact damage at nearside outer front sill and nearside outer rear sill corroding

nearside headlamp aim etc not tested ( lamp inoperative )

offside rear tyre wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear centre stop lamp inoperative ( unsure if wired or not )

recom service re above advisories

slight coolant leak at thermostat area

slight play at nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Nov 2013 206,540 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 206,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 206,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 183,926 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 183,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

no spare wheel

Pass 28 Jul 2011 159,735 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 159,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Hi level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Jul 2010 133,884 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

N/S & O/S/F Tyres Wearing Thin On Inner Edges

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

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

PAS Rack Damp

Fail 27 Jul 2010 133,884 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

N/S & O/S/F Tyres Wearing Thin On Inner Edges

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

PAS Rack Damp

Pass 31 Jul 2009 108,052 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 108,052 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Acc. Drive Belt Wearing.

Front Brake Pads 3-4000 Miles Approx

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wipers Smearing Screen Slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s + o/s inner cv boots split

Fail 30 Jul 2008 81,320 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s + o/s inner cv boots split

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 OBO is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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

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