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ST54 LRL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,487 mi
Last recorded120,487 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 LRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 120,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively os and ns (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 119,172 miles

Headlight lens would benefit a polish

Vehicle coated underneath limiting inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated limiting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlight beam poor but functional

Heavily coated underneath limiting inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2021 110,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion over parts of underbody

Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,861 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 103,833 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 103,830 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator and radiator support damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 98,330 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator and radiator support damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,814 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Both inner and outer sills rusted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear of vehicle rusted underneath

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

Windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Jul 2017 86,814 miles

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

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Both inner and outer sills rusted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear of vehicle rusted underneath

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Jul 2016 83,570 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear, in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside inner and outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Some brake pipes have applied protection

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 83,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear, in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside inner and outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Some brake pipes have applied protection

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,974 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 79,974 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,176 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre damaged outer side wall and slight perishing

Fail 16 Jul 2014 73,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

n/s/r tyre damaged outer side wall and slight perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,765 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,965 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 63,964 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel pipe near too filter damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,252 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 59,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2008 45,413 miles

slight wear inner tyre nearside rear

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,430 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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ST54 LRL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ST54 LRL, 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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ST54 LRL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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