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AX53 HYH

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,375 mi
Last recorded157,375 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HYH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 157,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 141,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 141,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 129,701 miles

Oil leak

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

NS inner CV gaitor split

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

OS inner CV gaitor split

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

Slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 15 Oct 2014 129,699 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NS inner CV gaitor split

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

OS inner CV gaitor split

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

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

Oil leak

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2013 113,066 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 113,064 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 112,778 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

bad oil leak

battery loose

offside door mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre no tread inner edge,195/65/15

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

windscreen cracked out of swept area

Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,143 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,220 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 83,034 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 83,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,305 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,716 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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AX53 HYH is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX53 HYH, 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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AX53 HYH is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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