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AP54 KOU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,128 mi
Last recorded110,128 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 110,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,756 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 101,756 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 93,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,260 miles

Advise front brake discs corroded.

Advise rear tyres have couple of small cuts in tread due to flints.

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 84,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise aluminium heat shield on fuel tank loose.

Advise front brake discs corroded.

Advise rear tyres have couple of small cuts in tread due to flints.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,675 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 14 Sep 2009 72,675 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 23 Aug 2008 63,917 miles

inner c.v joint gaitor split

Fail 22 Aug 2008 63,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

inner c.v joint gaitor split

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,957 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 53,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AP54 KOU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP54 KOU, 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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AP54 KOU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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