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AF54 UWH

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

100,119 mi
Last recorded100,119 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,119 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Back part of engine slightly wet of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft gaiter little clamp not fully tight.

Nearside Rear Loading door lower catch is not locking.

Nearside Rear Rear bumper upper trim is not fully secure.

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges have play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under the body at driver seat zone one of the brake pipes is corroded near fixation clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Low damp effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2021 100,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Main beam is not working as well. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Back part of engine slightly wet of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft gaiter little clamp not fully tight.

Nearside Rear Loading door lower catch is not locking.

Nearside Rear Rear bumper upper trim is not fully secure.

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges have play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under the body at driver seat zone one of the brake pipes is corroded near fixation clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Low damp effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 94,082 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Five little cracks. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres slightly worn outside. (5.2.3 (e))

Horn is rough.

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Bumper top part is not fully secure.

Nearside Side sliding loading door not opening.

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges have slight play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Low damp effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 94,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer part of sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer part of sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer part of sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking The hose between filling pipe and fuel tank is excessively deteriorated. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively damaged. (0.1 (d))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Five little cracks. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres slightly worn outside. (5.2.3 (e))

Horn is rough.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Bumper top part is not fully secure.

Nearside Side sliding loading door not opening.

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges have slight play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources The nearside one need attention as well because is dimmed. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Low damp effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,417 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 87,411 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Tax disc within zone B (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,672 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded The two ones under chassis for rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Three little cracks on centre and nearside. (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed Next to hole were it cross the chassis. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure Corner. ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 65,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge insecure Is missing the locking washer on the pin and the pin is nearly off. (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure Both, are missing the locking washers on hinges pins. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings On seal, next jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded The two ones under chassis for rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop light not working.

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Three little cracks on centre and nearside. (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed Next to hole were it cross the chassis. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slightly loose next "A" pillar. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Has slight play. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure Corner. ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,177 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 54,177 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded through along the n/s (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs cable (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs cable (1.9.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,261 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 35,280 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 35,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front ball joint heat sheild touching brake disc

Fail 8 Feb 2014 29,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 29,467 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 29,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

ESP lamp on

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 129,949 miles

high level brake light not working

offside front side light bulb dim

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2011 129,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

offside front side light bulb dim

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2010 107,026 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 107,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2008 75,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,386 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 52,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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 UWH is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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