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CJ53 AOV

2004 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,196 mi
Last recorded121,196 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Connect113,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 AOV
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 121,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 116,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 108,402 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 108,402 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,095 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 102,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,873 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jan 2009 87,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads are WORN

n/s front wiper blade worn

o/s front inner c v gaiter starting to leak grease

Fail 31 Jan 2008 70,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads are WORN

n/s front wiper blade worn

o/s front inner c v gaiter starting to leak grease

Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,425 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 55,425 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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CJ53 AOV is a 2004 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CJ53 AOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJ53 AOV registered?

CJ53 AOV is a 2004 Ford Connect, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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