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SX04 GFV

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,293 mi
Last recorded88,293 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,293 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 88,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to front at clip (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,040 miles

steering wheel has slight side to side play

Fail 8 Jan 2018 87,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear inner sill (5.2.6)

steering wheel has slight side to side play

Pass 29 Dec 2016 86,005 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both inner sills slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 86,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/70/15c the tyre should be 195/65/15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

both inner sills slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,029 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2015 81,200 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 81,200 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,949 miles

Heat sheild insecure

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Bumper end missing

O/S/R Tyre perished side wall

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 76,597 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust emmisions not tested, front exhaust disconnected

Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,988 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 71,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 64,092 miles

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

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,133 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 56,133 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,768 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,296 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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SX04 GFV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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