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AO54 VJL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,299 mi
Last recorded147,299 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VJL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 147,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section around rear leaf spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 147,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section around rear leaf spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 139,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front springs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2020 139,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front springs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 131,480 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 131,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 118,261 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 118,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch insecure

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,130 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 104,129 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox stabiliser mount bush (6.1.D.1a)

both front outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,939 miles

gearbox stabiliser mount worn

Fail 9 Dec 2016 89,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox stabiliser mount worn

Pass 7 Nov 2015 83,256 miles

Front both tyres worn on inside edges

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 7 Nov 2015 83,256 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on inside edges

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 26 Oct 2013 71,952 miles

brake pipe to offside front hose surface corrosion

brake pipe to offside rear hose surface corrosion

offside rear wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2013 71,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipe to offside front hose surface corrosion

brake pipe to offside rear hose surface corrosion

front brake discs and pads worn low

offside rear wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,801 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 65,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,553 miles

offside front tyre close to wear limit

offside rear tyre worn to wear limit

slight leak from exhaust at centre pipe

Fail 30 Sep 2011 58,553 miles

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

offside front tyre close to wear limit

offside rear tyre worn to wear limit

slight leak from exhaust at centre pipe

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,357 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 50,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 41,703 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,839 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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AO54 VJL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AO54 VJL, 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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AO54 VJL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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