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SV54 TNF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

139,454 mi
Last recorded139,454 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 TNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 139,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Distorted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted End cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Distorted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 132,919 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 132,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Outer sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Crossmember (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Outer sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Crossmember (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,244 miles

Lower engine mounting worn

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 118,804 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 118,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 113,757 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath has underseald so cant check welding

Fail 20 May 2019 113,757 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath has underseald so cant check welding

Pass 20 Apr 2018 109,075 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,511 miles

sill at near side and off side corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 98,318 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

sill at near side and off side corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 88,982 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 88,982 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 78,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,444 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 68,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,670 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 60,670 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,717 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 54,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,027 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,539 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,027 miles

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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SV54 TNF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SV54 TNF, 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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SV54 TNF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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