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BG04 FTK

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,468 mi
Last recorded136,468 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FTK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 136,468 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated and light output reduced

n/s rear outer sill corroded

no spare wheel & tyre fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2020 136,468 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated and light output reduced

n/s rear outer sill corroded

no spare wheel & tyre fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2019 129,140 miles

Both headlights could do with a polish to improve light quality and output

Hole in near side sill

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 129,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both headlights could do with a polish to improve light quality and output

Hole in near side sill

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,392 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 121,392 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 119,045 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 116,139 miles

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2014 107,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 107,185 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,073 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes noisey

Fail 21 Nov 2012 85,247 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,139 miles

offside rear bumber corner missing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,045 miles

off side front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,682 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 31,766 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 31,766 miles

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

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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BG04 FTK is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG04 FTK, 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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BG04 FTK is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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