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AJ54 OTM

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

259,450 mi
Last recorded259,450 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 259,450 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 227,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 227,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 211,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 194,302 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 194,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 173,830 miles

High level stop lamp not working

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 173,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level stop lamp not working

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 162,185 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 162,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 16 Oct 2010 136,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s inner cv gaiter split

nail o/s/f tyre and wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2010 136,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s inner cv gaiter split

nail o/s/f tyre and wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 113,612 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 113,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 90,574 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2007 67,074 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 67,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 OTM is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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