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VA04 NLV

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

150,980 mi
Last recorded150,980 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 150,980 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 150,980 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 139,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 129,237 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 129,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not a continuous weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,689 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 127,679 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 123,011 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 122,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre stop lamp not working.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 114,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,503 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 109,501 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

interior mirror missing

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight oil leak from steering rack

wipers not fuctioning on fast speed

Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

interior mirror missing

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight oil leak from steering rack

wipers not fuctioning on fast speed

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,522 miles

wipers not functioning on fast speed

Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,518 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,330 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 85,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slight damage

power steering fluid on minimum mark

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,575 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 60,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2007 39,803 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NLV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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