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SY54 SWU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,821 mi
Last recorded96,821 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 96,821 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 86,675 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 73,349 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 62,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

clutch pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011
Fail 20 Dec 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,489 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 42,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,694 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,868 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,347 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 SWU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SY54 SWU, 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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What year was SY54 SWU registered?

SY54 SWU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is SY54 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 SWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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