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AK54 VAF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,237 mi
Last recorded71,237 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,970 miles

Centre Rear Upper high level break light not working

Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,959 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper high level break light not working

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,657 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 62,657 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,281 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,465 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 57,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,795 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 53,322 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 49,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,276 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 43,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,508 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)

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 VAF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VAF, 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 VAF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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