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AV04 WCD

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,613 mi
Last recorded88,613 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 88,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 84,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 83,250 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 82,701 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 82,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,066 miles

coolant leak

movement in steering column

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2018 77,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

coolant leak

movement in steering column

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,688 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 59,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,388 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,755 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,342 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 41,342 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 27,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 19,920 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 13,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 9,697 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 WCD is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WCD, 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 WCD is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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