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AU54 XKN

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

240,218 mi
Last recorded240,218 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 240,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 233,650 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 230,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 230,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 223,464 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under gear stick on os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 223,464 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under gear stick on os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 216,743 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 186,384 miles

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

Rear brakes have slight bind

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 186,265 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill lip area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing u bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front inner edge bald

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

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

both headlight lenses getting cloudy

Pass 12 Sep 2015 179,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 170,490 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 170,288 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 161,438 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not holed

Fail 11 Sep 2012 156,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 156,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 151,026 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 145,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 137,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 119,153 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 119,148 miles

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

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

rear brakes imbalance o/s/r coming up slower than n/s/r

Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,111 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 89,097 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU54 XKN 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 68.2%.

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 AU54 XKN, 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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AU54 XKN is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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