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BG04 XCV

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,333 mi
Last recorded152,333 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 152,333 miles

brake pipes rusty

front number plate poor

play in suspension

sump very rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2018 152,333 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake pipes rusty

front number plate poor

play in suspension

sump very rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2017 147,400 miles

play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2016 147,229 miles

underside of car rusty

Pass 9 May 2015 146,825 miles

underside rusty and poor in ppaces

Fail 9 May 2015 146,825 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside rusty and poor in ppaces

Fail 3 May 2014 146,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 146,218 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 146,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs have slight rust coating

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

rear brake efficiency on both sides low

Fail 24 Apr 2013 146,042 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven

front brake discs have slight rust coating

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

rear brake efficiency on both sides low

Fail 8 Apr 2013 146,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level stop light in op

n/s/f brake disc corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 128,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2011 109,828 miles

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

Front inner brake pads possibly low, but clear visual inspection is not possible

Nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge, but still has more than 1.6mm in central three quarters of the tread

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 92,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,102 miles

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

heat shield at rear is insecure

Pass 8 May 2008 154,718 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 154,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 114,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XCV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCV, 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 XCV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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