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AR04 KGX

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,208 mi
Last recorded202,208 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 KGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 202,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 196,827 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 191,009 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear both sides (6.1.B.2)

both front and offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 184,698 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 177,407 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 168,844 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 159,567 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 159,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 150,395 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 150,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 118,077 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 105,591 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 105,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 102,503 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

heat shield under vehicle damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2008 78,218 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 77,764 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,541 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 57,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 KGX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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