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AJ54 OSA

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,204 mi
Last recorded160,204 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 160,204 miles

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

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

general corrosion under car

Pass 12 Apr 2021 155,786 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 155,786 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 153,336 miles

Both sills starting to corrode

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

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

Rear Both end caps missing but NO sharp edges

Pass 10 Dec 2018 149,817 miles

Hi level brake light out

Fail 10 Dec 2018 149,817 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Hi level brake light out

Pass 6 Dec 2017 135,835 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 135,825 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded right rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter insecure left (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and left rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 126,764 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 114,631 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,633 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 89,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,184 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,477 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,776 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 47,772 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,866 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 36,866 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,860 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 35,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 OSA 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 60.9%.

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

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