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VA04 XDZ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

218,440 mi
Last recorded218,440 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2022 218,440 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end caps missing and corrosion holes ,jagged edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Inner offside and nearside steering arm joints slightly worn

Nearside Outer sill panel damaged

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2021 202,950 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 202,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 190,899 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 190,891 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 181,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 24 Sep 2019 181,506 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2018 171,042 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 164,149 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 164,149 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated no under bonnet checks carried out (8.4.2)

Central Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.B.1c)

Emissions not tested no bonnet access (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 May 2015 130,642 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger seat missing

Pass 15 May 2015 130,642 miles

passenger seat missing

Pass 6 May 2014 105,219 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front passenger seat removed prior to test

Fail 6 May 2014 105,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front passenger seat removed prior to test

Pass 14 May 2013 100,953 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2012 94,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/s/f front wheel damaged slightly

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 94,774 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/s/f front wheel damaged slightly

oil leak

rear brakes very noisey unable to see inside drums

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,381 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,258 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,794 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,369 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 XDZ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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