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BA04 LCX

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

200,476 mi
Last recorded200,476 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 200,476 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 198,466 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 198,440 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 182,017 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 182,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 174,750 miles

Off side front tyre run off.

Engine oil leak.

Most brake pipes rusty in places and some unable to check due to being coated in grease.

Near side rear light unit damaged and taped up.

Slight off side rear brake judder.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 174,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil leak.

Most brake pipes rusty in places and some unable to check due to being coated in grease.

Near side rear light unit damaged and taped up.

Off side front tyre run off.

Slight off side rear brake judder.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 167,469 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes greased

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2014 167,469 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes greased

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2013 161,456 miles

most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully and some brake pipes rusty in places. reasr indicators fading in colour. near side rear light unit damaged, slight rear brake judder recorded.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 161,456 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully and some brake pipes rusty in places. reasr indicators fading in colour. near side rear light unit damaged, slight rear brake judder recorded.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 147,645 miles

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r light lense been damaged and taped over

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

slight engine oil leak

some brake pipes slightly corroded others coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2012 147,645 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r light lense been damaged and taped over

noise from o/s/f wheel bearing and inner drive shaft bearing

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

slight engine oil leak

some brake pipes slightly corroded others coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2011 127,314 miles

aux belt poor

exhaust slightly rusty

front pads look to be getting slightly low

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

some brake pipes slightly corroded others coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2011 127,314 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

aux belt poor

exhaust slightly rusty

front pads look to be getting slightly low

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

some brake pipes slightly corroded others coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,532 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement in the steering rack ends

Fail 9 Jul 2008 77,532 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement in the steering rack ends

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,994 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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BA04 LCX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BA04 LCX, 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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BA04 LCX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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