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VA04 GMY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

236,734 mi
Last recorded236,734 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 236,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 236,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 219,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 200,176 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 185,497 miles

brake pedal rubber showing wear

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 185,484 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

brake pedal rubber showing wear

nearside front outer body sill damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2013 167,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 167,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 148,662 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 21 Jun 2012 148,662 miles

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

Offside 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 Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

nearside rear brake not as efficient as offside rear

Pass 23 Jun 2011 130,536 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly split.

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 110,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r bumper corner missing but no sharp edges or a danger to other road users

Fail 16 Jun 2010 110,551 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r bumper corner missing but no sharp edges or a danger to other road users

Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,851 miles

Front wiper blades worn.

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2009 90,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades worn.

Offside wiper blade fouling scuttle panel.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,128 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight damage to nearside rear lamp assy

Fail 18 Jun 2008 71,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight damage to nearside rear lamp assy

Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

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 GMY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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