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VA04 ZFC

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

142,725 mi
Last recorded142,725 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 142,725 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft boot slight damage.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 142,435 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft boot slight damage.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 137,845 miles

Battery light on dash

Both wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 137,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Battery light on dash

Both wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 130,055 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly. Front number plate deteriorated slightly. Centre stop lamp dim.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 130,055 miles

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

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

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly. Front number plate deteriorated slightly. Centre stop lamp dim.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 108,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded general corrosion on all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

battery light illuminated at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2018 107,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to excessive cracks on inner wall and tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded general corrosion on all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

battery light illuminated at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,327 miles

Battery light indicates a fault

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

Fuel filter loose but still secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 103,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery light indicates a fault

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

Fuel filter loose but still secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,816 miles

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

battery warning light on dash

rear exhaust pipe minor leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,572 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

battery warning light is on dash

nearside front inner c.v gaiter is split

offside rear bumper end cap is missing

Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

battery warning light is on dash

nearside front inner c.v gaiter is split

offside rear bumper end cap is missing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise centre rear brake light not working

advise off side rear bumper end missing

Fail 23 Jan 2013 80,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise centre rear brake light not working

advise off side rear bumper end missing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,863 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 74,848 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,044 miles

Oil leak

battery light stays on in dash

Fail 6 Dec 2010 64,931 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

battery light stays on in dash

Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,383 miles

battery light stays on in dash

Fail 28 Nov 2009 58,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,016 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,072 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 ZFC is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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