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AV04 VPX

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

197,641 mi
Last recorded197,641 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 197,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 198,128 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2021 197,583 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2021 197,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 197,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 197,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 196,128 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 195,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 187,914 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 177,883 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 177,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 169,092 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 157,933 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 18 Sep 2012 147,040 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 126,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,035 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 90,891 miles

exhaust corroded

leaf springs corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear no. plate seperating

Fail 19 Sep 2009 90,880 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

exhaust corroded

leaf springs corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear no. plate seperating

Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,626 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 VPX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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