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AV54 GYF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 GYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024
Pass 9 Oct 2023 180,837 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 176,742 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 173,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 173,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 169,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 169,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 168,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 168,162 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 166,387 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 166,387 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 165,449 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 165,449 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 163,382 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 161,609 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack free play detected at steering wheel internally worn both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 161,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing ball joint unatatched from socket (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack free play detected at steering wheel internally worn both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 159,159 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 159,159 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 156,834 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 152,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 152,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 149,827 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 149,827 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 144,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 144,382 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 121,584 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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

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

o/s front inner driveshaft boot split.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 105,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 73,857 miles

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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AV54 GYF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AV54 GYF, 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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AV54 GYF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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