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BP53 WCX

2004 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,250 mi
Last recorded176,250 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Connect113,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WCX
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 176,250 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 170,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

radiator and carrier in poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2019 170,270 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

radiator and carrier in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2018 164,659 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 164,659 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 163,346 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 160,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested Pipe failed on test (3.7.A.1)

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 Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 159,185 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 159,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 154,067 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2013 148,254 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 140,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 140,359 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 130,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped/corroded

oil leak engine/gearbox area

Fail 4 Feb 2011 130,491 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped/corroded

oil leak engine/gearbox area

Pass 13 Jan 2010 118,433 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 108,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 81,198 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 81,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 64,760 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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BP53 WCX is a 2004 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 113,379 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP53 WCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP53 WCX is a 2004 Ford Connect, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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