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AV54 YLF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,660 mi
Last recorded170,660 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 YLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 170,660 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 5 Nov 2021 170,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of seat and seat belt buckle is bolted to seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 163,380 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leek suspect waterpump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 155,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips to zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 144,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2017 131,926 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 116,201 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished around tread

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 80,573 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 75,862 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,024 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 60,024 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,531 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 YLF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV54 YLF, 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 YLF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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