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VA53 OVN

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

221,038 mi
Last recorded221,038 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 OVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 221,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both under floor front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking near brake (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

bonnet catch poor

both front tyres wearing

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 17 Oct 2016 221,021 miles

both middle sections of front to backs

exhaust corroding

nearside front inner gaitor security

offside rear brake pipe

oil leak in engine bay

Fail 14 Oct 2016 221,021 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of front to backs at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking leak in engine bay (2.3.3b)

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

both middle sections of front to backs

exhaust corroding

nearside front inner gaitor security

offside rear brake pipe

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 9 Mar 2016 216,688 miles

brake pipes greased in areas

exhaust heatshield loose

oil leak

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 216,688 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased in areas

exhaust heatshield loose

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2015 205,165 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f tyre has slice in side wall

n/s/f/n/s/r wheels have buckle in rim

Pass 14 Feb 2015 205,165 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f tyre has slice in side wall

n/s/f/n/s/r wheels have buckle in rim

Fail 11 Jan 2014 188,060 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear anti roll bar corrosion

rear door handle loose

Pass 11 Jan 2014 188,060 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear anti roll bar corrosion

rear door handle loose

Fail 12 Jan 2013 167,813 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 167,813 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 143,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 121,512 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 98,162 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2010 98,162 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,435 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 80,435 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 62,665 miles

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

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,665 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,091 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 47,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VA53 OVN is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VA53 OVN, 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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VA53 OVN is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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