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VA04 GFU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,824 mi
Last recorded148,824 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 148,824 miles

engine mount worn

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2020 148,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine mount worn

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 140,351 miles

Battery loose

Exhaust blowing slightly

Front arb links slightly worn

Front tyres close to limit

Rear arb link gaiters perished

Fail 15 Jan 2019 140,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery loose

Exhaust blowing slightly

Front arb links slightly worn

Front tyres close to limit

Rear arb link gaiters perished

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 132,757 miles

all tyres close to limit

front inner brake pads worn thin

offside rear arb link arm gaiter perished

Fail 8 Jan 2018 132,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres close to limit

front inner brake pads worn thin

offside rear arb link arm gaiter perished

Pass 3 Jan 2017 125,307 miles

Engine mount worn

Front tyres wearing uneven and close to limit

Nearside front arb link slightly worn

Offside Front pads worn thin

Pass 7 Jan 2016 113,496 miles

both sills repaired and painted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 113,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced defused pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sills repaired and painted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 113,448 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 102,239 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,390 miles

small hole in centre exhaust section

Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,153 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,955 miles

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 2 Mar 2011 76,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,474 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,647 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 56,759 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 50,304 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 GFU 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 70%.

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 GFU, 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 GFU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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