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VA04 DXB

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,358 mi
Last recorded100,358 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,358 miles

Advise Damp around fuel pump but no sign of leaks

Offside Front Track rod end has play which is just acceptable at this time

Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,093 miles

Advise Rear brake performance is just acceptable.

Advise slight free play in brake pedal but is acceptable.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 99,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded THREE AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear REAR FOOT BRAKE IS WEAK

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,982 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,524 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,842 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 69,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 63,076 miles

centre exhaust has slight leak of gases

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Jul 2010 255,703 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 247,240 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 240,505 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 231,723 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 DXB is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DXB, 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 VA04 DXB registered?

VA04 DXB is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is VA04 DXB safe to buy?

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