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AX53 PXN

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

270,827 mi
Last recorded270,827 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 270,827 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 270,568 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 259,785 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 246,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

alot of mud under vehicle restricted inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2014 246,763 miles

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

alot of mud under vehicle restricted inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2013 225,495 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 194,074 miles

centre exhaust leak

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2011 167,849 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2011 167,849 miles

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2010 140,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front anti roll bar link have slight play

nearside rear anti roll bar link have slight play

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slightly poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2010 140,466 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link have slight play

nearside rear anti roll bar link have slight play

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slightly poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2009 108,076 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 107,867 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 79,853 miles

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

front bumper and grill has damage

Fail 14 Jan 2008 79,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front bumper and grill has damage

Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,202 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 PXN is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PXN, 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 PXN is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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