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AK54 KVH

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,706 mi
Last recorded154,706 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 154,706 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 153,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2018 153,333 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 153,215 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 130,711 miles

Nearside outer sill impact damage

Offside outer sill impact damage

radiator insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2017 130,241 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken fixing (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens broken ,multiple (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure complete housing insecure (8.1.1)

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

Battery insecure mounting broken?? (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting broken off from axle beam (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. wont move or adjust (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

PAS fluid on min

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

batt light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 127,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,976 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 125,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 121,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 121,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,127 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,132 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 102,132 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,521 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,344 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 52,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,405 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 47,405 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,250 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,146 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 30,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 KVH is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AK54 KVH, 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 KVH is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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