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AX53 LJL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,008 mi
Last recorded125,008 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LJL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 125,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 121,942 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 121,942 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 112,095 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 105,725 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 105,725 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 97,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,444 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 89,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,705 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 82,256 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,322 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 63,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,083 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,114 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,137 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 43,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,734 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 30,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 LJL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AX53 LJL, 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 LJL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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