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SY04 UMB

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,320 mi
Last recorded95,320 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 UMB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 95,320 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Thick under seal on chassis

Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer and inner sills corroded

underside of van corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 91,092 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust missing couldnt get probe in (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin back section totally missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure tank strap missing and other one badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting complete rear cross member holed and corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached snapped off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all suspension corroded

all underside of vehicle corroded and weak

both inner and outer sills thin and corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

all metal brake pipes been under sealed making inspection hard

all suspension inc subframe corroded and weak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both inner wings corroded

exhaust system corroded and weak

oil leak from engine area

the hole floor and inner/outer sills heavily under sealed making inspection hard.

Fail 6 Sep 2018 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

all metal brake pipes been under sealed making inspection hard

all suspension inc subframe corroded and weak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both inner wings corroded

exhaust system corroded and week

oil leak from engine area

the hole floor and inner/outer sills heavily under sealed making inspection hard.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,250 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

complete floor/inner wings all badly corroded and weak.

front subframe very weak and corroded

hole exhaust badly corroded and blowing slightly at various points

oil leak from engine area

Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

complete floor/inner wings all badly corroded and weak.

front subframe very weak and corroded

hole exhaust badly corroded and blowing slightly at various points

oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,871 miles

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

Front subframe rusty

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter slight weeping

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion soft and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill soft and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust silencer pipe corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 82,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Front subframe rusty

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter slight weeping

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion soft and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill soft and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust silencer pipe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,994 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

powersteering pipes damp

Fail 24 Nov 2015 70,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

powersteering pipes damp

Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 61,560 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 50,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 43,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,281 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,386 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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SY04 UMB 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 68.2%.

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 SY04 UMB, 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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SY04 UMB is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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