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AK04 LFR

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,139 mi
Last recorded166,139 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 LFR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 166,139 miles

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

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

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

both inner sills rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2017 158,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 158,411 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills ( few places ) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills ( few places ) (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 150,875 miles

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

both outer sills corroded slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2016 150,873 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both outer sills corroded slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2015 144,929 miles

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

both outer and inner sills corroded slightly

front and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2015 144,929 miles

both outer and inner sills corroded slightly

front and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2014 139,630 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 139,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 139,630 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 134,994 miles

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

offside front wheel slightly damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2011 134,994 miles

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

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

offside front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2010 112,899 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 112,899 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 89,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

n/s rear bumper side capping missing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 89,274 miles

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

n/s rear bumper side capping missing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,958 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 52,854 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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AK04 LFR is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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