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AY04 YMF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,946 mi
Last recorded161,946 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 YMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 161,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear lower panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber perishing

bumper both ends missing

Fail 14 Feb 2018 149,902 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber perishing

bumper both ends missing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 145,213 miles

Front bottom radiator support brace corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall cut

Rear Bumper ends missing

Fail 18 Apr 2017 145,206 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 135,941 miles

Advise both rear bumper corners are missing

Fail 10 Mar 2016 135,740 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Advise both rear bumper corners are missing

Pass 18 Apr 2015 129,086 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2014 119,731 miles

rear number plate dirty

Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,436 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 105,861 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,256 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 3 Feb 2011 97,256 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Feb 2010 89,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,443 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 88,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,967 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AY04 YMF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AY04 YMF, 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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What year was AY04 YMF registered?

AY04 YMF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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