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AV54 LPN

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,297 mi
Last recorded97,297 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 LPN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2019 97,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust blow from flexi

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor torn still prevents the ingress of dirt

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,151 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot split but temporary repair stopping ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear outer sills corroded and holed at rear, but not effecting steering or suspension - not within prescribed areas

Fail 18 Jun 2018 94,151 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot split but temporary repair stopping ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear outer sills corroded and holed at rear, but not effecting steering or suspension - not within prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,684 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 89,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,780 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 84,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,996 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 79,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,199 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 74,176 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,984 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in tread of n/s/r tyre

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,984 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in tread of n/s/r tyre

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,714 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,818 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

underbody shields fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,780 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody shields fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2007 21,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,446 miles

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 LPN is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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