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TB02 ATB

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

199,803 mi
Last recorded199,803 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB02 ATB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 199,803 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 199,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,under sills,chassis rails,floors,suspension mounts & flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 196,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 191,418 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 187,658 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 183,028 miles

Offside handbrake require attention

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 174,541 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 174,471 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 166,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both wipers split

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 166,136 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both wipers split

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

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

Oil leak ()

Outer outer sills corroded

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 159,241 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges and are getting close to wear bars

front discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 19 Jan 2016 159,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges and are getting close to wear bars

front discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 15 Jan 2015 147,164 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 147,143 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 132,563 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 132,545 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 121,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,494 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,141 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 72,084 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 63,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,901 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 48,901 miles

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

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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TB02 ATB is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TB02 ATB, 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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TB02 ATB is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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