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BD04 WLZ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,067 mi
Last recorded143,067 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 WLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 143,067 miles

Emissions not tested due to heavy oil leak from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery light on

exhaust has corrosion

under body has corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2019 129,007 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2019 129,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing side repeater lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,188 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,009 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 100,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

marks on front inner archs

Fail 31 Aug 2016 79,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

marks on front inner archs

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,727 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,027 miles

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

noise on o/s/r brake

Fail 12 Jul 2013 56,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,688 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,192 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,315 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,161 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 35,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,635 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 27,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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