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T12 DDD

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,411 mi
Last recorded162,411 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 DDD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 162,411 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 162,409 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 150,615 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 150,614 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 131,664 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 131,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 111,481 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 111,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,905 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,202 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 96,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,803 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,916 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 44,643 miles

BRAKE & CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3MM WEAR ON INNER EDGE & SLIGHT SIDEWALL WEAR

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

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE ON OFFSIDE REAR NO SHARPE EDGES

Fail 14 Mar 2008 44,643 miles

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

BRAKE & CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3MM WEAR ON INNER EDGE & SLIGHT SIDEWALL WEAR

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

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE ON OFFSIDE REAR NO SHARPE EDGES

Fail 15 Mar 2007 33,557 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal grip split

front brake imballance 20%

Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,557 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)

brake pedal grip split

front brake imballance 20%

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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T12 DDD is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T12 DDD, 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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T12 DDD is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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