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AX04 RZW

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,917 mi
Last recorded171,917 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 RZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 171,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 171,729 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 164,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 154,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front drop links have slight play

Pass 17 May 2018 143,098 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft starting to deterioate

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front drop links slight play

Pass 13 May 2017 130,922 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 120,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 108,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 98,301 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 86,638 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 75,283 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 64,208 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edges.

offside front tyre slightly perished.

slight travel on brake pedal.

Pass 14 May 2010 60,080 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 54,573 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 54,570 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2008 50,958 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 50,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2007 46,807 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 46,807 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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AX04 RZW is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AX04 RZW, 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 RZW is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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