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AV04 VRC

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,291 mi
Last recorded99,291 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,291 miles

Rear foot brake only just met limit

Fail 5 Jul 2017 99,278 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,593 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2015 98,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 93,423 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 90,860 miles

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

offside front door mirror damaged but not affecting view to the rear

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,860 miles

offside front door mirror damaged but not affecting view to the rear

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,460 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 20 Sep 2012 87,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 5 Sep 2012

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012
Pass 27 Apr 2011 134,228 miles

both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

brake pedal antislip pad split

front wipers smearing

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2011 134,103 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

brake pedal antislip pad split

front wipers smearing

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2010 119,982 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 119,974 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 98,686 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 83,443 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,513 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 VRC is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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