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AK04 WXL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,375 mi
Last recorded103,375 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,375 miles

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

Oil leak

battery warning lamp on

brake pedal has long foot brake travel

cooling fan missing

Fail 16 Apr 2015 103,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

battery warning lamp on

brake pedal has long foot brake travel

cooling fan missing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 89,494 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Oct 2012 78,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,812 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 165,508 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

battery warning light on

brake pedal rubber worn/clutch pedal bushes worn

clutch faulty,slave cylinder leaking

engine coolant pipe corroded

exhaust system in poor condition,repaired with paste,leaking slightly recommend attention

front wipers split/smearing,not parking correctly

knock and play in steering

noise from osf wheel bearing/driveshaft bearing

nsr and osr leaf spring mounts corroded

nsr tyre perishing

osf brake pipe corroding recommend attention

osf inner cv boot split

play in nsr and osr antiroll bar mounts

rear bumper end caps missing

signs of corrosion both lower sills and rear crossmember by antiroll bar mounts

Fail 7 Nov 2011 165,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

battery warning light on

brake pedal rubber worn/clutch pedal bushes worn

clutch faulty,slave cylinder leaking

engine coolant pipe corroded

exhaust system in poor condition,repaired with paste,leaking slightly recommend attention

front wipers split/smearing,not parking correctly

knock and play in steering

noise from osf wheel bearing/driveshaft bearing

nsr and osr leaf spring mounts corroded

nsr tyre perishing

osf brake pipe corroding recommend attention

osf inner cv boot split

play in nsr and osr antiroll bar mounts

rear bumper end caps missing

signs of corrosion both lower sills and rear crossmember by antiroll bar mounts

Fail 16 Jun 2010 162,512 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 162,512 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 154,869 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 145,252 miles

windscreen damaged but not in swept area

Pass 24 Mar 2007 113,847 miles

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

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 WXL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK04 WXL, 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 WXL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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