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AO04 YDT

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,854 mi
Last recorded104,854 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 104,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,778 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front & rear inner sils (6.1.B.2)

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

anti slip slightly worn

Fail 24 Apr 2018 103,827 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front & rear inner sils (6.1.B.2)

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

anti slip slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,751 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,143 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

crack on windscreen but not in driver view

Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

crack on windscreen but not in driver view

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,780 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,298 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 75,298 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,576 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 69,576 miles

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

screen damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,613 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,718 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 48,718 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 37,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,258 miles

offside rear bumper end cap missing

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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AO04 YDT is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AO04 YDT, 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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AO04 YDT is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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