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AF54 UVL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,408 mi
Last recorded143,408 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 143,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability bracket broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 133,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear outer sill correded and holed but not in prescribed area

n/s/f direction idicator slightly discolourd

o/s/f direction idicator slightly discolourd

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Apr 2019 133,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose brake pedal rubber split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested due to holes in exhaust system (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and holed at front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe at rear corroded and holed , (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

n/s rear outer sill correded and holed but not in prescribed area

n/s/f direction idicator slightly discolourd

o/s and n/s rear abs wires loose but not catching anywhere

o/s/f direction idicator slightly discolourd

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Apr 2018 119,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 119,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,238 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 105,914 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,200 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,320 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 76,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,330 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,618 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,618 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,263 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,918 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate weatherd

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,912 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate weatherd

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,911 miles

offsice front tyre on 2mm 195/65/r15 95t

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 UVL 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 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVL, 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 UVL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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