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VA04 GHZ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

194,644 mi
Last recorded194,644 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2022 194,644 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Nov 2021 193,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 184,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 183,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 171,712 miles

COOLANT RADIATOR INSCURE

Fail 30 Apr 2019 171,712 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

COOLANT RADIATOR INSCURE

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 167,681 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 167,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 162,949 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 162,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 157,402 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 157,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 142,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 120,787 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 101,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 81,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 65,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 45,075 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,680 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 GHZ 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 68.4%.

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

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