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SY54 HAX

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

207,318 mi
Last recorded207,318 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 HAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 207,318 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn - ( required soon ) (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users fumes / slight - ( advised service / treatment / v power / super premium diesel ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn / movement - ball joint has play - inner bush has play - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / limit - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / limit - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner tie rod / tie bar and track rod - ( slight ) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn - ( slight ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 207,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis - integral body - ( close to the shock absorber mountings / nearside previous repaired ) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis / tail gate / boot floor - ( both sides ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn - ( required soon ) (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users fumes / slight - ( advised service / treatment / v power / super premium diesel ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn / movement - ball joint has play - inner bush has play - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / limit - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / limit - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner tie rod / tie bar and track rod - ( slight ) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn - ( slight ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 204,198 miles

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

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 8 Dec 2020 204,179 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 199,830 miles

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

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

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 19 Jun 2019 199,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 20 Jun 2018 195,124 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 195,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 195,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rears (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2018

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016
Fail 31 Oct 2016

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 163,710 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 163,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 155,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 137,624 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 137,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 125,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 125,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2010 108,392 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 96,374 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 81,523 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 58,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres slight wear on inside edges

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,825 miles

front tyres slight wear on inside edges

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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SY54 HAX 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 56%.

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 SY54 HAX, 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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SY54 HAX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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