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V13 DES

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,542 mi
Last recorded109,542 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 DES
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 109,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 99,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,025 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,697 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 86,826 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 79,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,478 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s wiper blade splitting

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,568 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,260 miles

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

n/s/r droplink slightly loose

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,143 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 51,141 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,527 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,654 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 33,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,211 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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V13 DES is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V13 DES, 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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V13 DES is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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