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BA04 YYW

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,403 mi
Last recorded160,403 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 160,403 miles

corrosion to both outer sills and floorpan areas

engine oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2013 150,584 miles

both rear spring hanger bushes worn

corrosion to both outer sills and floorpan areas

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 150,584 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear spring hanger bushes worn

corrosion to both outer sills and floorpan areas

engine oil leak

front brake pads look low through wheels

Pass 12 Oct 2012 139,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

floorpan covered in water inside

general corrosion to rear chassis and outer sill areas

Fail 10 Oct 2012 139,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil leak

floorpan covered in water inside

general corrosion to rear chassis and outer sill areas

Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,974 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 111,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,515 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 74,515 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,745 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,744 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,262 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,785 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,257 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 39,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn quite badley

screw in nearside front tyre

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 YYW is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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