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AR04 GWN

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,541 mi
Last recorded179,541 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 GWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 179,541 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 179,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake has very limited effort.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end has 2 nuts on top of each other , used as locking device

Pass 11 Oct 2018 172,431 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 172,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation fouling wheel (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation fouling wheel (1.1.15 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 163,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2017 163,949 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom gaiter (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has wear inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 153,652 miles

Offside sill

Oil leak ()

original test conducted by L.C MARSON

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 153,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside sill

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 136,819 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 136,798 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2014 132,919 miles

Nearside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2014 132,918 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,235 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,159 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,589 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 75,584 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,258 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,003 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 11,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s/r bumper corner missing

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 GWN is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AR04 GWN, 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 GWN is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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