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SW04 BUE

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,045 mi
Last recorded154,045 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 BUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 154,045 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 149,130 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 149,128 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 146,369 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 146,226 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 139,605 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 139,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 129,967 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 129,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 120,074 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 119,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 108,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

winter tyres still fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2012 108,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,795 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 100,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,866 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 91,886 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,380 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 84,380 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2008 74,825 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 74,823 miles

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

head level brake light inop.

Pass 15 May 2007 48,265 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

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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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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