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V20 BDE

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,980 mi
Last recorded90,980 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 BDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 90,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,443 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 88,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,477 miles

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

internal headlamp adjustmet switch reset to zero

lower radiator support panel slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2016 85,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

internal headlamp adjustmet switch reset to zero

lower radiator support panel slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,196 miles

lower radiator support bar slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 82,094 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

lower radiator support bar slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,290 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,539 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 76,355 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 73,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,423 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,423 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,617 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 65,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,808 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,222 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 52,222 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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V20 BDE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V20 BDE, 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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V20 BDE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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