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AV54 ZVH

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,148 mi
Last recorded193,148 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 193,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 185,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity DAMAGED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 172,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 165,307 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 165,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 157,319 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 157,316 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 152,585 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 152,585 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 144,184 miles

Nearside loading door does not open

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 144,090 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside loading door does not open

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

steering lock inop

steering lock inoperative

Pass 23 Dec 2017 134,809 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 134,809 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,744 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 119,927 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,927 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,329 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 105,329 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,063 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 93,063 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 84,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 76,081 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 64,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,079 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 ZVH is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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