MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,564 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front door mirror slightly insecure
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
slight oil dampness under engine and gearbox
some surface corrosion to underbody / chassis and sills in places
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front door mirror slightly insecure
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
minor leak of gasses on centre exhaust section
slight oil dampness under engine and gearbox
some surface corrosion to underbody / chassis and sills in places
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
drivers door check strap loose
front lower radiator support beam badly bent and distorted
handbrake has slight travel
high level brake light not working
nearside drive shaft oil seal seeping oil
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
drivers door check strap loose
front lower radiator support beam badly bent and distorted
handbrake has slight travel
high level brake light not working
nearside drive shaft oil seal seeping oil
Damage to front lower panel/radiator support
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Damage to front lower panel/radiator support
Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective wires broken (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking oil
nearside front coil spring close to inner arch when on lock
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking oil
nearside front coil spring close to inner arch when on lock
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
repairs been made to exhaust
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
gearbox oil leak
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
gearbox oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
brake pedal rubber is slightly worn
front number plate is in slightly poor condition
offside front inner c/v boot is twisted
offside washer outer jet is blocked
oil leaks under gearbox area
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake pedal rubber is slightly worn
front number plate is in slightly poor condition
offside front inner c/v boot is twisted
offside washer outer jet is blocked
rear bumper has slight damage
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear bumper has slight damage
spare tyre worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
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VA04 VZS is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 VZS, 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 VZS is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 July 2004.
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