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AK54 VFJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,572 mi
Last recorded121,572 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 121,572 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside inner cv gaiter split around inner clip

Fail 31 May 2018 121,572 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside inner cv gaiter split around inner clip

Pass 31 May 2017 111,379 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 101,739 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,598 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

high level brake light inop

nearside wiper arm worn

Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

high level brake light inop

nearside wiper arm worn

Pass 21 May 2014 89,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,066 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,721 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 78,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,549 miles

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

high level stop light not working

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre slightly deformed

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,598 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,508 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 50,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,386 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,279 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 VFJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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