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AV53 WPA

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,125 mi
Last recorded175,125 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 175,125 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 167,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (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 28 Sep 2018 167,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (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 28 Sep 2017 158,009 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 150,174 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 150,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 141,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 141,231 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 131,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 114,426 miles

coolant leak and level low

oil leak

radiator support bracket damaged

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Fail 4 Mar 2013 114,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

coolant leak and level low

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and has a screw in it

oil leak

radiator support bracket damaged

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,131 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre brake light unplugged

crack in windscreen

front brake pads low

rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 79,024 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 79,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,451 miles

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

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

o/s/r sill has filler in it

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,587 miles

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

o/s/f tyre damage to outter side wall

Fail 20 Feb 2008 66,587 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f tyre damage to outter side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,306 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 57,306 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AV53 WPA is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV53 WPA, 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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AV53 WPA is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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