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AK54 VDR

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

144,155 mi
Last recorded144,155 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 144,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under car surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2024 144,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under car surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2022 144,079 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2022 144,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 141,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 123,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 123,134 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Underneath side door. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,210 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 100,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,194 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 98,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,978 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 94,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,721 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Radiator support bent

Fail 6 Jul 2015 92,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Radiator support bent

Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,893 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 89,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,363 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 76,438 miles

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

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

Radiator insecure

Fail 21 May 2012 76,430 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Radiator insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,093 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 68,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 58,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Radiator loose

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Radiator loose

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,077 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 39,077 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front inner tyre thread worn .

offside rear tyre thread perrished / cracked

spare deflated / below limit thread

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 VDR is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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