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AX54 AHV

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,310 mi
Last recorded158,310 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 AHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 158,310 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 157,418 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 154,780 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 154,779 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill rusted through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 153,937 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 150,027 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 144,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to wear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 138,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 132,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2014 124,802 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 124,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 119,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 112,941 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 112,941 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,077 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,404 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,447 miles

off side front mirrow cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,795 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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AX54 AHV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AX54 AHV, 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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AX54 AHV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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