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VA04 VZS

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,564 mi
Last recorded113,564 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 113,564 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 113,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 105,853 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 105,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,151 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 96,151 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,049 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 93,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,253 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 88,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,257 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,162 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 87,162 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,997 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2012 81,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,864 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 77,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 72,178 miles

rear bumper has slight damage

Fail 2 Jul 2010 72,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,324 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 71,324 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,780 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,141 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)

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 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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