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T121 DJL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

189,674 mi
Last recorded189,674 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 DJL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 189,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rim damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 189,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front rim damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 180,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 157,959 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 157,959 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 125,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 125,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 97,465 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 97,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Security of battery

Fail 28 Jan 2012 82,681 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BOX SECTION BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN CORROSION

NEARSIDE DRIVE SHAFT INNER GAITER STARTING TO SPLIT AT SMALL END SLIGHTLY / LOOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF CV GREASE

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

WHEEL RIMS (STEEL) KERB DAMAGED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,681 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BOX SECTION BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN CORROSION

NEARSIDE DRIVE SHAFT INNER GAITER STARTING TO SPLIT AT SMALL END SLIGHTLY / LOOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF CV GREASE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

WHEEL RIMS (STEEL) KERB DAMAGED

Pass 22 Jan 2011 69,224 miles

judder from both rear brakes

judder from nearside front brake

Fail 22 Jan 2011 69,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

judder from both rear brakes

judder from nearside front brake

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,552 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 62,551 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,597 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 55,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,450 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,857 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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T121 DJL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T121 DJL, 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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T121 DJL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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