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AK04 HXJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,875 mi
Last recorded158,875 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 158,875 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bumper end caps missing

front brake discs weathered

Pass 29 Mar 2017 148,365 miles

knocking in steering

o/s/f mirror damaged

rear heat shield insecure

slight blow from flexy joint

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2017 148,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

knocking in steering

rear heat shield insecure

slight blow from flexy joint

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2017 148,343 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage passengers door pretruding (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2016 137,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant leak

gearbox mount badly worn

play in n/s o/s steering rack inner arms

Fail 19 Feb 2016 136,746 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant leak

gearbox mount badly worn

play in n/s o/s steering rack inner arms

Pass 7 Mar 2015 113,516 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 113,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 93,403 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,835 miles

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

slight corrosion to some metal brake pipes at rear

slight movement in spare wheel carrier .carrier secure

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,413 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,855 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 63,855 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,353 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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,851 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 44,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,048 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,972 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 24,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AK04 HXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK04 HXJ, 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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AK04 HXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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