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AJ54 OFU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,962 mi
Last recorded241,962 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 241,962 miles

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 8 Jan 2020 223,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 199,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 199,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Does not illuminate on bulbcheck (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexible hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer and inner sill corroded at rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexible hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 176,902 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

damage to windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2017 176,887 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2016 157,858 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 153,139 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wing brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 147,508 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 138,325 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 138,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 133,837 miles

Both rear indicaters starting to go white

Damage to body sill

Near side rear tyre has side wall damage

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2012 133,803 miles

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

Both rear indicaters starting to go white

Damage to body sill

Near side bumper end cap missig but doesn't show sharp edges

Near side rear tyre has side wall damage

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 128,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 122,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 114,119 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 114,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 107,131 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads getting low

offside CV boot has a minor seapage of grease from securing band.

rear brakes binding a little.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 107,131 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads getting low

offside CV boot has a minor seapage of grease from securing band.

rear brakes binding a little.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 98,941 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 98,941 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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 OFU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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