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AR04 KVA

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

116,467 mi
Last recorded116,467 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,467 miles

All metal brake pipes surface rusted

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leaks

some parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2020 116,467 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,757 miles

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 113,757 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 113,729 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 107,382 miles

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 107,382 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,842 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 99,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 92,428 miles

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 92,428 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,280 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 87,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,567 miles

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 77,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,969 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 59,968 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,941 miles

front discs wearing

nearside lower mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,761 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,399 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 31,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,054 miles

offside front inner wheel arch cover hanging down

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 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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