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AK54 KAE

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,376 mi
Last recorded169,376 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 169,376 miles

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 26 Jul 2018 162,134 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 154,927 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 147,743 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 147,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 142,784 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 136,990 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 136,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 126,077 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 125,903 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 118,784 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 118,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 114,296 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are heavily corroded close to the limit

the offside front tyre is worn to just under 3mm tread depth and is worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2009 100,742 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2009 100,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,721 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 71,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,611 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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AK54 KAE 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 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 AK54 KAE, 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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AK54 KAE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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