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SW53 GUF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,366 mi
Last recorded175,366 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 GUF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 175,366 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 173,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyrers are wearing on inner edges

n/s and o/s outer sills are deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2019 173,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyrers are wearing on inner edges

n/s and o/s outer sills are deteriorating

Pass 28 Feb 2018 170,832 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 170,820 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 168,259 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 164,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 pipes by load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 164,900 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 161,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 159,966 miles

front tyres getting worn

Pass 13 Aug 2013 156,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 142,546 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

radiator mounting corroded .

Pass 28 Jul 2011 128,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 115,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 113,339 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 108,516 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 98,225 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 74,293 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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SW53 GUF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW53 GUF, 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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SW53 GUF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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