MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased/covered (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Body panel slightly loose Cross/closing panel badly rusted (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf springs rusted
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Floor pan/sills to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Previous MOT repair work (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased/covered (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Body panel slightly loose Cross/closing panel badly rusted (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf springs rusted
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Floor pan/sills to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Back panel weakened by corrosion outside of prescribed area/s
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Floor pan/chassis/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Back panel weakened by corrosion outside of prescribed area/s
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Floor pan/chassis/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear rear valence corroded but not excessive
under vehicle heavily under-sealed
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Various (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear leaf springs rusted
Sills and sills to floor pan areas extensively covered in underseal
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear cross member/rear quarter (2.4.A.3)
nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r brake distorted
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r brake distorted
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)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake discs slightly worn.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front left wheel arch trim held with tape
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front left wheel arch trim held with tape
Reae indicators becoming faded.
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AP04 TDV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 AP04 TDV, 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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AP04 TDV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 June 2004.
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