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VA04 NMX

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,399 mi
Last recorded171,399 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 NMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 171,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 168,274 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65-15 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights head lamps also slightly opaque pattern still ok ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 168,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter oil cooler area the also front of engine note hardly any oil in engine **** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar missing replace as required looks like back axle x member items been cut off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear n/s rear flexy badly corroded chalked up (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear tailpipe snapped off c box (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65-15 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights head lamps also slightly opaque pattern still ok ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 162,740 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 162,738 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 157,027 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 150,241 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 130,800 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both rear wheels slightly out of shape

front brake pads worn

high level brake lamp inop

n/s/f inner cv boot slight leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 130,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

both rear wheels slightly out of shape

front brake pads worn

high level brake lamp inop

n/s/f inner cv boot slight leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 109,096 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 108,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 100,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 88,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,906 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 73,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 61,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,271 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 NMX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NMX, 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 NMX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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