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VA04 FZL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

154,280 mi
Last recorded154,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 154,280 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 154,280 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 151,750 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil around steering rack but no obvious leaks

Fail 30 Jan 2025 151,750 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil around steering rack but no obvious leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2024 149,298 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 143,418 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 143,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 135,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 129,485 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 1 Oct 2020 129,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 Apr 2019 121,776 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s/r corroding where they join the flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 121,776 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s/r corroding where they join the flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,691 miles

Offside Front lower on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 112,691 miles

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

Offside Front lower on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,190 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 101,190 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

The exhaust is not correctly fitted to its rubber hangers. The system appears twisted.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,887 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn low

Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,944 miles

both rear tyre treads worn low

Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre treads worn low

Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,849 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,632 miles

high-level stop light not working

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

o/s/r indicator lens damaged (holed)

rear indicators colour fading

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,632 miles

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

high-level stop light not working

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

o/s/r indicator lens damaged (holed)

rear indicators colour fading

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,602 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,138 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,059 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2008 27,379 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,780 miles

off side rear lighting unit damage-broken

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2007 21,780 miles

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

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

off side rear lighting unit damage-broken

slight leak from power steering rack

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 FZL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 VA04 FZL, 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 FZL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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