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AX04 XLU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,403 mi
Last recorded148,403 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 XLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 148,403 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 143,916 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 139,657 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 134,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Repaired areas cover by under seal

Pass 18 Jul 2018 128,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 125,074 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,606 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 118,842 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 118,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,569 miles

battery held in with cable ties

Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,490 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 107,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Rear bumper end-cap missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2011 96,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,651 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,630 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 58,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,046 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 46,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,213 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 XLU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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