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AJ54 ODW

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,663 mi
Last recorded124,663 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 124,663 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2022 124,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating drum brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,961 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 111,671 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 111,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,461 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 99,461 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 87,311 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning Hydraulic cylinder seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,074 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 82,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,731 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn /split

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,010 miles

rear brakes need stripping, checking and possibly adjustment.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 68,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3 x major leaks (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes need stripping, checking and possibly adjustment.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,492 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,423 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 24,423 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,118 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 ODW 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 65.2%.

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

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