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KW53 FTU

2004 Ford Tourneo Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,456 mi
Last recorded140,456 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Tourneo Connect97,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 FTU
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 140,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 131,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Repaired and undersealed both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 131,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 127,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 122,645 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,355 miles

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2018 116,286 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both inner racks (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 113,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front radiator cross beam corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,924 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,109 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 106,051 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,076 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 97,438 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 91,616 miles

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

wind screen cracked outside of swept area,

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,848 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 81,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,876 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,974 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 52,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,640 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Tourneo Connect?

Based on 113,872 MOT tests across 15,797 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
7,161
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
15,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 558
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 515
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KW53 FTU is a 2004 Ford Tourneo Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Ford Tourneo Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 97,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Tourneo Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 558 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW53 FTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KW53 FTU registered?

KW53 FTU is a 2004 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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