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AW04 FVY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,774 mi
Last recorded95,774 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 FVY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise chassis and sills repaired in many places

vehicle muddy on time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

advise chassis and sills weld repaired in many places

Fail 6 Jan 2022 89,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

advise chassis and sills weld repaired in many places

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,713 miles

oil leak

slight exhaust leak

surface corrosion around rear spring mounts

Fail 6 Aug 2020 86,689 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from load valve to front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake binds slightly

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights poor image

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights poor image

fuel tank strap broken

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2018 81,939 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights poor image

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,122 miles

all brake pipes covered in mud

Fail 4 Aug 2017 79,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes covered in mud

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,759 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,751 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,795 miles

Brake pipes under vehicle coated with waxoil.

Crack in windscreen outside zones A and B.Not in drivers view.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,129 miles

Load area boarded

Some brake pipes oiled/greased

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,423 miles

Large crack in windscreen, outside zones A and B

Metal brake pipes under vehicle coated with waxoil.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,137 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Exhaust leak near first joint, not considered excessive.

Load area boarded.

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread depth indicators.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,209 miles

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

Metal brake pipes under vehicle coated in waxoil

Near side handbrake efficiency lower than offside

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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,130 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Offside rear tyre damaged (on tread area), no reinforcing seen.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,057 miles

Brake pipes recently oiled.

Load area boarded.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,983 miles

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

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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AW04 FVY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AW04 FVY, 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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AW04 FVY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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