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AK54 VBE

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,172 mi
Last recorded119,172 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 119,172 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 119,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 97,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,564 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 86,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 76,517 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,521 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 58,910 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,192 miles

FRONT NUMBERPLATE DETERIORATING

N.S.R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 7 Oct 2009 44,192 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

FRONT NUMBERPLATE DETERIORATING

N.S.R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 34,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,090 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 VBE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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