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SV04 FVJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,901 mi
Last recorded99,901 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 FVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 99,901 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,506 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,789 miles

Oil leaks

Undertrays restricts vision

Fail 1 Feb 2016 84,781 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front sill holed

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

brake pipes greased

judder from rear brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,722 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2015 77,722 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery light comes on [intermittent]

brake judder at rear

brake pipes greased

chip in windscreen

osf wiper torn

Fail 3 Feb 2014 69,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery light comes on [intermittent]

brake judder at rear

brake pipes greased

chip in windscreen

nsr tyre sidewalls cracking

osf wiper torn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,138 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2013 63,136 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,761 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,803 miles

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

offside rear brake slow to operate

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,114 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 36,114 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,527 miles

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

inbalance at rear brakes

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2009 25,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

inbalance at rear brakes

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,283 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,305 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 12,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SV04 FVJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV04 FVJ, 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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SV04 FVJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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