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SY54 MJV

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,664 mi
Last recorded89,664 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 MJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,664 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,664 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 81,193 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,806 miles

Engine sump corroded/leaking

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

Starting to corrode in various prescribed areas

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 71,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Engine sump corroded/leaking

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

Starting to corrode in various prescribed areas

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,874 miles

Corrosion starting in various prescribed areas

Rear wheels starting to corrode

Slight wear in nearside track rod end and track rod inner joint

Fail 27 Aug 2012 64,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion starting in various prescribed areas

Rear wheels starting to corrode

Slight wear in nearside track rod end and track rod inner joint

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,072 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 58,072 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate

Heatshield insecure underfloor

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Roadwheels starting to corrode

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,127 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,999 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,684 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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SY54 MJV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SY54 MJV, 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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SY54 MJV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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