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TE53 ZAS

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,823 mi
Last recorded189,823 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE53 ZAS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 189,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 183,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 175,467 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 162,166 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 148,298 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 135,136 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 135,136 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 115,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 106,003 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front discs lipped

slight oil contamination on nearside steering rack assembly

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,138 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,020 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,433 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 63,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,837 miles

near side rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,912 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 22,912 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TE53 ZAS is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TE53 ZAS, 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 TE53 ZAS registered?

TE53 ZAS is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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