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AR04 BKG

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,912 mi
Last recorded180,912 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BKG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 180,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both brake pipes greased

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 180,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both brake pipes greased

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 173,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 171,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 162,534 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 162,529 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 150,879 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 150,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 146,100 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 142,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 142,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 120,135 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 111,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 95,499 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 76,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,362 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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AR04 BKG is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR04 BKG, 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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AR04 BKG is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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