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VA04 GUJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,292 mi
Last recorded167,292 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 GUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 167,292 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 153,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 153,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 153,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from vac pump

Pass 10 Oct 2017 152,207 miles

Engine oil leak.

N/S foglight not working

O/S headlamp lens deteriorating

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

both inner cv driveshaft boots split around the small diameter and require replacement to protect the joint

both inner cv driveshaft boots split around the small diameter and require replacement to protect the joint

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

front brake pads worn low and will probably require replacement

too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test

Pass 1 Apr 2016 150,678 miles

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

front brake pads appear low

n/s front fog lamp not working

o/s front tyre both edges worn, inner edge bald.

o/s headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2015 149,776 miles

Both front driveshaft inner CV boots split and require replacement.

Brake pedal rubber worn through on edge.

Front brake discs worn and pads appear low.

N/S front foglamp not working.

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

O/S front tyre worn on both edges. Inner edge slightly worse. Will soon require replacement.

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

Very slight perishing of o/s rear tyre. Nail in tyre.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 148,163 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

Front brake pads getting low and discs will require replacement at the same time.

Hole in n/s outer sill towards the rear.

N/S front foglamp not working.

N/S rear bumper corner missing.

O/S front tyre worn on both edges.

O/S rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 148,163 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

Front brake pads getting low and discs will require replacement at the same time.

N/S front foglamp not working.

N/S rear bumper corner missing.

O/S front tyre worn on both edges.

O/S rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 146,557 miles

front brake pads apear low and discs worn

near side front fog lamp inop

nearside front anti roll bar drop link has play

off side front tyre worn on edge

oil leaks

washers and wipers poor

Fail 13 Mar 2013 146,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

battery warning lamp on

front brake pads apear low and discs worn

near side front fog lamp inop

nearside front anti roll bar drop link has play

off side front tyre worn on edge

off side rear brake very noisy(recomend investigation)

oil leaks

washers and wipers poor

Pass 28 Oct 2011 131,992 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear of vehicle boarded out

Fail 27 Oct 2011 131,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear of vehicle boarded out

Fail 29 Oct 2010 112,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear corner bumper missing

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 29 Oct 2010 112,908 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear corner bumper missing

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 2 Oct 2009 92,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

engine oil on low mark

van body pannaled out with plywood on inside could not check floor/wheel arches

Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,995 miles

Oil leak

engine oil on low mark

van body pannaled out with plywood on inside could not check floor/wheel arches

Pass 1 Nov 2008 76,066 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 76,065 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,093 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 GUJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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