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AJ54 OEM

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

243,793 mi
Last recorded243,793 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 243,793 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting as a perished bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 236,504 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 236,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 221,056 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 210,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 201,298 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 201,291 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 192,812 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe to centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 187,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2015 187,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2014 186,764 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 186,764 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 184,941 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 19 Jul 2013 184,941 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 23 Jul 2012 179,747 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 179,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 170,073 miles

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

n/s/f tyre valve stem starting to deteriate.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 170,073 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre valve stem starting to deteriate.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 140,530 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 140,530 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 115,598 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 22 Oct 2008 97,658 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 72,028 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 OEM 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 OEM, 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 OEM is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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