MOT History from tests of diesel FORD CONNECTs year 2004

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Pass percent:52.66%

(The average a diesel FORD CONNECT year 2004 passes without issue)

Based on:788 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	149
Brake pipe excessively corroded	77
Headlamp aim out of alignment	50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	48
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Windscreen has damage	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	6
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
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\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside 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\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION BED (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel \|1.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	149
Brake pipe excessively corroded	77
Headlamp aim out of alignment	50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	48
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Windscreen has damage	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	6
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
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\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside 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\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION BED (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel \|1.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2

MOT History from tests of diesel FORD CONNECTs year 2004

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