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AF54 USZ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

171,433 mi
Last recorded171,433 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 171,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 171,428 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture along to poff side and front to back in poor condition (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

slight weep on diesel leak off pipe

Pass 11 Jun 2019 166,405 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear outer cills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 159,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 159,102 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 149,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 149,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 138,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 138,379 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position wont open (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Inner 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)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 129,217 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 129,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 123,004 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 115,147 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 115,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 108,931 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 100,163 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

n/s lower ball joint boot split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,163 miles

battery insecure

n/s lower ball joint boot split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 84,000 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 84,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,974 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 65,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust deteriorating at rear and blowing slightly

front brake discs slightly scored

n/s front wiper blade secured with tape

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges close to legal limit and will soon require attention.

o/s front wheel rim buckled slightly.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,025 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,025 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

oil filer cap missing

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 USZ 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 56.5%.

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

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