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EX04 GEY

2004 Ford Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,781 mi
Last recorded129,781 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Connect113,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 GEY
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 129,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in under seal, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 129,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in under seal, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,167 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 121,116 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,364 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 118,360 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 115,455 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 113,038 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 113,038 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,227 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 111,210 miles

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

RADIATOR SUPPORT PANNEL HOLED

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,937 miles

N/S SILL SOFT

Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,944 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s rear tail light lens cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2010 80,944 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s rear tail light lens cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,914 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 70,914 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,127 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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EX04 GEY is a 2004 Ford Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 113,379 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX04 GEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX04 GEY is a 2004 Ford Connect, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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