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AJ54 OCL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,205 mi
Last recorded146,205 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 146,205 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 146,203 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/r tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 138,969 miles

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

center exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust pipe hitting rear beam

Fail 8 Nov 2017 138,969 miles

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

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

center exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak oil filter ?

rear exhaust pipe hitting rear beam

Pass 5 Nov 2016 130,880 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 130,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 123,875 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 123,875 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 115,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak

boost pipe split

Fail 15 Nov 2014 115,685 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

boost pipe split

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,571 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 103,035 miles

Cuts in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

N/s/f tye outer sidewall in poor cond

Rear backbox bracket starting to crack

Fail 20 Nov 2012 103,035 miles

Nearside 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)

Cuts in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

N/s/f tye outer sidewall in poor cond

Rear backbox bracket starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,865 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,161 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 85,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,130 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 76,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S number plate light dim in opperation.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S number plate light dim in opperation.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,779 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 OCL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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