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BC04 XWY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,644 mi
Last recorded158,644 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 XWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 158,644 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 150,918 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 150,918 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 141,403 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 27 Feb 2017 141,321 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 23 Apr 2015 120,018 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 114,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2014 114,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 105,517 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 98,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,848 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre perrishing worse at punchure repaired area

Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,290 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,299 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 82,845 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,015 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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BC04 XWY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC04 XWY, 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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BC04 XWY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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