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AF54 UXV

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,256 mi
Last recorded130,256 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 UXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 130,256 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 129,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,433 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 127,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,623 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 103,064 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 103,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,669 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2015 95,669 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,295 miles

Metal brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full examination

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jan 2014 90,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Metal brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full examination

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,638 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,749 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 79,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,182 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 73,123 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,646 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,124 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 UXV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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The MOT history for AF54 UXV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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