MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,467 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All metal brake pipes surface rusted
front tyres wearing on inner edges
oil leaks
some parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All metal brake pipes surface rusted
front tyres wearing on inner edges
oil leaks
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill full length not fully seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both inner drive shaft gaiters are split
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside sill showing signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Complete sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside sill showing signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside outer sill corroding
brake pipes heavily greased - not allowing full inspection
nearside and offside lower blind spot mirrors missing
rear chassis and cross member have onset of corrosion
sump rusting
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside outer sill corroding
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
brake pipes heavily greased - not allowing full inspection
nearside and offside lower blind spot mirrors missing
rear chassis and cross member have onset of corrosion
sump rusting
All brake pipes have slight corrosion - have been heavily greased preventing full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside sill has onset of corrosion
Rear lower gearbox stabiliser mounting bush slightly worn
Windscreen marked by a previous defective wiper blade - not affecting drivers view
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
All brake pipes have slight corrosion - have been heavily greased preventing full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside sill has onset of corrosion
Rear lower gearbox stabiliser mounting bush slightly worn
Windscreen marked by a previous defective wiper blade - not affecting drivers view
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has been marked in the swept area but not judged to be affecting view of the road
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front discs heavily corroded on inner faces
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has been marked in the swept area but not judged to be affecting view of the road
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs corroded on inner faces
near side and off side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
near side front and off side front brake pipes starting to corrode
off side front splash gaurd insecure
front brake discs corroded on inner faces
near side and off side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
near side front and off side front brake pipes starting to corrode
off side front splash gaurd insecure
all brake pipes starting to rust
crack in offside rear light lens
nearside and offside lower mirror glasses missing
pedal rubbers wearing
rear leaf springs rusty
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
off side front tyre worn heavily on inner edge
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front discs wearing
nearside lower mirror glass missing
nearside rear tyre perishing
front discs wearing
nearside lower mirror glass missing
nearside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside front inner wheel arch cover hanging down
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AR04 KVA is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 KVA, 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 KVA is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 August 2004.
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