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VA04 YWZ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

108,713 mi
Last recorded108,713 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2024 108,713 miles

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 107,271 miles

Both front hubs corroded.

Both fuel tank straps corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 107,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Both front hubs corroded.

Both fuel tank straps corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 104,001 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front hubs corroded, but not seriously weakened

both fuel tank straps corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,162 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

power steering rack slight fluid leak

Fail 17 Sep 2020 102,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

power steering rack slight fluid leak

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,762 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 99,762 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 97,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 97,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 97,353 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Frt to rear at underfloor clips (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union under inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre very perished due to age

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,212 miles

Eye level brake lamp not working

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rears,rusty (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is perrished.

Service brake efficiency only just met.May require adjustment or repairs.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 95,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Eye level brake lamp not working

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rears,rusty (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is perrished.

Service brake efficiency only just met.May require adjustment or repairs.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,878 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Hi level brake light not working

N/S/R wheel very rusty

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R tyre perished sidewall.

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F inner sill, not with 300mm of any mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,876 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S front and rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Hi level brake light not working

N/S/R wheel very rusty

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R tyre perished sidewall.

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F inner sill, not with 300mm of any mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,614 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 88,604 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded various as marked offside and nearside .and front x2 as marked in wheel arches, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,549 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,686 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,071 miles

tpo of n/s door damaged

radiator support badly rusted

rear tyres not reinforced or extra load

Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,071 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

radiator support badly rusted

rear tyres not reinforced or extra load

tpo of n/s door damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2010 68,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise from steering rack

tracking should be checked

Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,941 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 56,937 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,233 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 54,233 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 48,802 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,802 miles

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 YWZ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 YWZ, 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 YWZ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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