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AV54 YLG

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,950 mi
Last recorded175,950 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 175,950 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 175,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 158,118 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2020 158,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 144,795 miles

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

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))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 144,795 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 133,585 miles

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,370 miles

Emissions too clean for test

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,830 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

High level stop light inop

Internal lights adjusted

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,830 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

High level stop light inop

Internal lights adjusted

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,262 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 102,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 86,608 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 73,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,825 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 48,825 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,350 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 37,350 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 YLG 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 70%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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