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SX04 EGJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,348 mi
Last recorded110,348 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 EGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,348 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 101,085 miles

Oil leak

battery light ON flattening/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/bodywork/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/spare wheel missing carrier secure/h/brake cable rusty/HIGH level lamp INOP

Fail 20 Aug 2014 101,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

battery light ON flattening/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/bodywork/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/spare wheel missing carrier secure/h/brake cable rusty/HIGH level lamp INOP

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,422 miles

front 0/s n/s discs worn rutted RECOMMEND REPLACED/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/tank straps rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/p/srack oily/noisy MONITOR/spare wheel carrierEMPTY secure/high level b/lamp inop

Fail 15 Aug 2013 87,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front 0/s n/s discs worn rutted RECOMMEND REPLACED/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/tank straps rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/p/srack oily/noisy MONITOR/spare wheel carrierEMPTY secure/high level b/lamp inop

Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,762 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exaust rusty

high level stop light inop

n/s steering rack gaitor damp possible leak

o/s rear outer sill thin creaking

rear o/s bumper corner missing

Fail 7 Aug 2012 74,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exaust rusty

high level stop light inop

n/s steering rack gaitor damp possible leak

o/s rear outer sill thin creaking

rear o/s bumper corner missing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,405 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

steering rack slight leak n/s gaitor

Fail 29 Jul 2011 61,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

steering rack slight leak n/s gaitor

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,990 miles

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

high level stop light inop

Fail 9 Sep 2010 51,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 26 May 2009 37,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

o/s/f brake flexi pipe corroded

o/s/r bumper end missing

Pass 23 May 2008 33,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 28,012 miles

Oil leak

no oil in engine before test started added two litres

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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SX04 EGJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SX04 EGJ, 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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SX04 EGJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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