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VA04 FZU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

221,540 mi
Last recorded221,540 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 221,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 211,558 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 202,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 189,438 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 189,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 177,241 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 166,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 152,869 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 141,087 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 141,087 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 127,120 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 114,405 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 114,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 94,655 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 85,542 miles

Advise o/s/r brake sticking on slightly

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 62,392 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise tyre valve stems starting to get damaged by wheel trims turning on rims

lower part of nearside mirror damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2008 47,873 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise tyre valve stems starting to get damaged by wheel trims turning on rims

lower part of nearside mirror damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FZU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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