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AP04 TDV

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,431 mi
Last recorded181,431 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 TDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 181,431 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 181,372 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 179,453 miles

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 179,451 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 178,737 miles

Rear rear valence corroded but not excessive

under vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 20 Oct 2018 176,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 175,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 171,953 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Jul 2016 171,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 165,427 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 165,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 160,516 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 10 Jul 2013 150,429 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 150,428 miles

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.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 137,978 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 137,977 miles

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.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 125,320 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 125,320 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,630 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,383 miles

Front left wheel arch trim held with tape

Fail 3 Jun 2009 95,351 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front left wheel arch trim held with tape

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,223 miles

Reae indicators becoming faded.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,180 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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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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