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AV04 VPT

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

255,963 mi
Last recorded255,963 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VPT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 255,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn heavy on outer shoulder

Offside Front inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Front tyre starting to perish and has small cuts to tread

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack appears damp (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil level low

Fail 16 Apr 2018 255,962 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn heavy on outer shoulder

Offside Front inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Front tyre starting to perish and has small cuts to tread

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack appears damp (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil level low

Pass 11 Mar 2017 252,120 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 251,937 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 246,598 miles

nearside wiper arm deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 246,598 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside wiper arm deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 237,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 237,006 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber split on edge

nearside wiper arm pivot pin starting to come out

offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 29 Mar 2014 225,257 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 206,869 miles

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 29 Mar 2012 186,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 164,792 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 140,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 140,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 119,459 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 119,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 98,023 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 98,023 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 71,964 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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AV04 VPT 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 63.2%.

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 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 AV04 VPT, 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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AV04 VPT is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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