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BA04 UBE

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,249 mi
Last recorded141,249 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 141,249 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 139,765 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 139,340 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Jacking point damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2020 139,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Jacking point damaged

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 133,721 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorating

headlamp lens,s faded

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2018 120,288 miles

battery light on

both outer sills weak

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 120,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery light on

both outer sills weak

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 114,925 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 111,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,171 miles

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

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

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

battery light on

one engine electric cooling fan missing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,674 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 102,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2013 93,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 93,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 86,986 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2012 86,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,261 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 84,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery loose

cambelt cover missing

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jan 2010 79,584 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,400 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,304 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT TYRES [ BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES ]

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 UBE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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