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NL54 VVB

2004 Ford Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,114 mi
Last recorded187,114 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Connect113,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 VVB
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 187,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front to rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside front and outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 180,556 miles

o/s inner cv boot repaired and glued

Fail 8 Sep 2016 180,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 172,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs have heavy pitted and scored

both inner and outer sill have extensive welded repairs

nearside front brake pipe has heavy underseal coating

nearside front lower ball joint boot has silicone repair to boots

offside rear tyre has low tread

Fail 1 Sep 2015 172,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component missing wiring and sensor removed (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill door post area (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wiring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Rear gearbox mounting worn

Pass 27 Aug 2014 157,079 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 157,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 134,263 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 134,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 129,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 128,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 118,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

exhaust general corrosion and heat shields loose

o/s and n/s front brake pipes starting to corrode

spare tyre very low on tread

wipers noisy operation but still clear screen

Fail 18 Aug 2010 118,598 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare tyre very low on tread

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

exhaust general corrosion and heat shields loose

wipers noisy operation but still clear screen

Pass 27 Aug 2009 103,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust heat shields loose

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

n/s/r brake sticking on slightly

n/s/r link arm worn

Fail 29 Sep 2008 89,022 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust heat shields loose

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

n/s/r brake sticking on slightly

n/s/r link arm worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,657 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 67,657 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NL54 VVB 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 NL54 VVB, 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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NL54 VVB is a 2004 Ford Connect, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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