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HV54 WSL

2004 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

135,392 mi
Last recorded135,392 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Connect113,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 WSL
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 135,392 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes behind fuel tank and from load sensor valve to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 135,392 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamp units (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes behind fuel tank and from load sensor valve to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 123,862 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 123,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 113,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,705 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 106,641 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 103,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 103,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,332 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,086 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 96,085 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,361 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,401 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,913 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 83,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

front no plate damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,770 miles

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 78,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,443 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 66,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,705 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 50,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,102 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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HV54 WSL is a 2004 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HV54 WSL, 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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HV54 WSL is a 2004 Ford Connect, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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