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B2 EGL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

130,072 mi
Last recorded130,072 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 EGL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 130,072 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 130,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,324 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 127,324 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,689 miles

air-con dryer loose 1 bolt missing

battery loose

both rear brake pipes rusty by flex hoses

bottom engine mount split

cam cover gasket leaking

coolant header tank loose

exhaust heat shield loose at the rear

exhaust support bar rusted away front

middel exhaust box blowing

o/s cv boot has small leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 115,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

air-con dryer loose 1 bolt missing

battery loose

both rear brake pipes rusty by flex hoses

bottom engine mount split

cam cover gasket leaking

coolant header tank loose

exhaust heat shield loose at the rear

exhaust support bar rusted away front

middel exhaust box blowing

o/s cv boot has small leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,373 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 105,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,733 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,750 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,069 miles

slight play in steering column to rack input shaft joint

Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,067 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering column to rack input shaft joint

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,577 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,341 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,191 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,230 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 26,183 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,117 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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B2 EGL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc lpg 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 B2 EGL, 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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B2 EGL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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