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VA04 AOF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,141 mi
Last recorded167,141 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 AOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 167,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2019 161,262 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner/outer sills, sub-frame, cross-member and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 148,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 136,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 136,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2014 118,977 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,743 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 113,743 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,287 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,361 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 83,351 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,500 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 45,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front door check straps insecure

brake pedal anti slip rubber spliting

oil filter leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,052 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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VA04 AOF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA04 AOF, 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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VA04 AOF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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