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BD04 WKJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,883 mi
Last recorded79,883 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 WKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,883 miles

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

Front crossmember/radiator bracket corroded but not considered excessive

Front shock absorbers both corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated still preventing the ingress of dirt and water (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorbers both corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,688 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 76,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 76,622 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACK (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

RADIATOR MOUNTING HOLED & CORRODED

Pass 4 May 2016 73,290 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,761 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,220 miles

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

exhaust deteriated

Fail 15 Apr 2014 65,217 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

exhaust deteriated

Pass 9 May 2013 60,915 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside edges

o/s and n/s outersills corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 60,914 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside edges

o/s and n/s outersills corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 55,450 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 55,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,502 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres cracked around outer rim edge

Fail 12 May 2010 48,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 48,633 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 44,069 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 44,069 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 39,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 35,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 35,130 miles

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

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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BD04 WKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD04 WKJ, 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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BD04 WKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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