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AX54 AHY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,192 mi
Last recorded163,192 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 163,192 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 163,185 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 157,516 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 151,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 141,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 130,406 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 130,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 118,701 miles

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

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

brake pipes undercoated

Fail 20 Sep 2014 118,700 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake pipes undercoated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,432 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,198 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,447 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,165 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,343 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,970 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 43,921 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

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 AHY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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