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AV04 XJE

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,027 mi
Last recorded152,027 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XJE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 152,027 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear bumper corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2021 152,027 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear bumper corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2020 145,080 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2020 145,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2018 135,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 135,379 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side middle area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside middle area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 132,739 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 132,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 130,897 miles

Nearside gearbox seal leaking

Offside Rear leaf spring mount corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 130,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside gearbox seal leaking

Offside Rear leaf spring mount corroded

both rear indicators faded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 124,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 124,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 116,726 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 116,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 108,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,265 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,441 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,359 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 78,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,048 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,995 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 51,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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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AV04 XJE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AV04 XJE, 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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AV04 XJE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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