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LB53 DKJ

2004 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,466 mi
Last recorded201,466 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Connect113,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 DKJ
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 201,466 miles

Emissions not tested no tail pipe (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 196,961 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 196,961 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 194,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 194,916 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 188,944 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 188,944 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 180,811 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 180,811 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 168,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 168,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 148,563 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 120,414 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 104,303 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 80,632 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,947 miles

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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LB53 DKJ is a 2004 Ford Connect in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB53 DKJ, 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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LB53 DKJ is a 2004 Ford Connect, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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