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AF54 KGU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

181,822 mi
Last recorded181,822 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 181,822 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 181,822 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 173,882 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer silll section damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill section getting weak

Fail 15 Aug 2020 173,882 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer silll section damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill section getting weak

Pass 24 Aug 2019 168,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 161,257 miles

Nearside Front windscreen cracked/out of swept viewing area

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust fouling antiroll bar

battery/alternator light illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 154,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre, wearing on the inside edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all, in places (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 154,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, wearing on the inside edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all, in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 148,340 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 148,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

No coolant

Pass 7 Aug 2015 135,045 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 135,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 120,970 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 97,872 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 97,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 69,521 miles

High Level Brake Light Inop

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,521 miles

High Level Brake Light Inop

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,209 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight cracking of sidewall n/s/r tyre

slight cracking of sidewall o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2009 52,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2008 44,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,138 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,411 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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AF54 KGU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AF54 KGU, 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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AF54 KGU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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