MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Subframe (2.4.G.1)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
antifreeze staining around the radiator ends. dry, no leak present
diesel smoke emissions had difficulty passing the test
oil weep from intercooler boost hose closest to the vehicle battery. possible perrished / leaking hose
partial corrosion on front brake discs and pads worn low at 5 to 6mm
slight oil leak / residue around sump gasket
slight oil weep around the turbocharger oil feed / return pipe. may be a leaking gasket, or porous pipe as the pipes are corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
antifreeze staining around the radiator ends. dry, no leak present
diesel smoke emissions had difficulty passing the test
oil weep from intercooler boost hose closest to the vehicle battery. possible perrished / leaking hose
partial corrosion on front brake discs and pads worn low at 5 to 6mm
slight oil leak / residue around sump gasket
slight oil weep around the turbocharger oil feed / return pipe. may be a leaking gasket, or porous pipe as the pipes are corroded
battery strap insecure. but battery secured by other means
engine coolant found low and topped up prior to test
engine coolant seep from pipework above starter motor
exhaust blow at flexy pipe
heavy corrosion on fron coil springs
high level stop lamp not working
minor oil saturation around sump pan gasket area
nearside driveshaft inner cv gaiter deteriorated
wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
battery strap insecure. but battery secured by other means
engine coolant found low and topped up prior to test
engine coolant seep from pipework above starter motor
exhaust blow at flexy pipe
heavy corrosion on fron coil springs
high level stop lamp not working
minor oil saturation around sump pan gasket area
nearside driveshaft inner cv gaiter deteriorated
offside complete outer sill soft
wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
noise from inside offside rear tyre when rotated
offside front tyre showing wear on outer edges
sump pan gasket area damp with oil
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
clutch pedal anti slip worn
noise from inside offside rear tyre when rotated
offside front tyre showing wear on outer edges
sump pan gasket area damp with oil
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
winter tyres still fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
corrosion and crack on exhaust tailpipe clamp, but exhaust secure
engine coolant radiator mounting pannell corroded. radiator core now resting on the remainder of the pannell. i recoment a new one fitted
exhaust smoke emissions only just passed test
offside front wheel arch plastic trim broken, partially insecure and close to engine pulleys
winter tyres still fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil drip from sump plug, and slight oil saturation at front of engine
rear brake aplication slightly uneaven. and noisy
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside rear brake noisey
slight bind at nearside rear brake
sump porous and leaking
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
head level brake light inop.
n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge
o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge
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SW04 BUE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SW04 BUE, 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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SW04 BUE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 May 2004.
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