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SY04 WVB

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,954 mi
Last recorded101,954 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 WVB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,954 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 101,691 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount- cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

heat shields lose but not likely to fall off

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray not fully secure heat shields (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,879 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,274 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over underbody inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all front and rear suspension components and mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 79,242 miles

Emissions not tested heavy black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion on floor pan sills and subframes

Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,190 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked between tread(195/65H15) (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm(195/65T15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,335 miles

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

Nearside inner sill is corroded and soft

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Offside inner sill is corroded and soft

Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside inner sill is corroded and soft

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Offside inner sill is corroded and soft

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 67,194 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 67,116 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 62,301 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,857 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 58,825 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,938 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,512 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 54,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,030 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 50,893 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

power steering fluid at min in resovior

Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 42,686 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,529 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,887 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,056 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 WVB is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SY04 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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