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AX04 PFY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

42,979 mi
Last recorded42,979 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 PFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 42,979 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 30,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 18,548 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 18,547 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 18,196 miles

LPG pipe corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill holed

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 18,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

LPG pipe corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill holed

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 17,418 miles

both inner sills corroded but not affecting strength

Pass 8 Apr 2020 17,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake and fuel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr inner and outer sills heavily corroded and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 14,821 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 14,819 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 1,149 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 1,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,332 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 8,332 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,507 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 5,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 2,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Apr 2013 41,064 miles

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

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,064 miles

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,736 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,605 miles

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

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,436 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,200 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 24,200 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,772 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,269 miles

dual fuel vehicle

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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AX04 PFY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AX04 PFY, 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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AX04 PFY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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