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BA04 LXX

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

185,733 mi
Last recorded185,733 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 185,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 185,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 185,223 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 184,904 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 184,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 184,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 184,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 183,487 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 183,487 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 177,465 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 177,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 159,784 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 141,325 miles

Fuel flap not locking shut

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

Unable to open rear doors

Fail 6 Oct 2015 141,325 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fuel flap not locking shut

Nearside rear bumper corner missing

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Unable to open rear doors

Unable to test effectiveness of washers and wipers due to damaged offside wiper blade

Pass 17 Oct 2014 121,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel flap insecure

nearside rear outer wheel rim slight buckle

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, tyre perished and has screw in tread

offside rear tyre perished

unable to open rear doors from outside

Fail 17 Oct 2014 121,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel flap not insecure

nearside rear outer wheel rim slight buckle

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, tyre perished and has screw in tread

offside rear tyre perished

unable to open rear doors

Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,981 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 98,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,969 miles

battery insucure

Fail 15 Oct 2012 77,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

battery insucure

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,295 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 57,295 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 53,437 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,296 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 44,296 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,890 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 34,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake cable on offside holding rod to body brocken

Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,655 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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BA04 LXX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BA04 LXX, 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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BA04 LXX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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