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AR04 KUW

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,505 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,722 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached replace (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 95,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s n/s front and rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s n/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 90,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s n/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fit new seal (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides fronts and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,307 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,887 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 69,851 miles

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

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

Uneven wear o/s front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 53,878 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 53,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,144 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 52,425 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,425 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,855 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 39,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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 KUW is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KUW, 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 KUW is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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