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VA04 NLK

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,563 mi
Last recorded123,563 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 123,563 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 123,563 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 122,032 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both under sills and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 120,038 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 118,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 115,805 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 115,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 113,496 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 113,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,364 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 109,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,620 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,998 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 97,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,199 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015
Fail 20 Oct 2015 31,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,683 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 88,683 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,918 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 82,578 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 82,578 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,459 miles

Nearside front wiper requires replacing

Slight play in front steering arms

Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,537 miles
Pass 2 May 2008
Fail 2 May 2008 60,292 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2007 44,276 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 44,276 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 NLK is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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