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VA53 PFY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,381 mi
Last recorded141,381 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 PFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 141,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 141,362 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 141,316 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 10 Feb 2017 141,309 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 127,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service brake 57%

Fail 3 Feb 2016 127,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service brake 57%

Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery securing strap broken

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various chassis and body members

exhaust heatshield insecure

indicators becoming pale

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jan 2015 121,431 miles

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

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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

battery securing strap broken

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various chassis and body members

exhaust heatshield insecure

indicators becoming pale

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,176 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake peddle rubber worn on edge

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads low

screw in n/s/f tyre

wiper linkage worn

Fail 16 Jan 2014 115,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake peddle rubber worn on edge

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads low

o/s wiper blade damaged

screw in n/s/f tyre

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 103,038 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside outer sill damaged in places

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,446 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 86,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 84,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 84,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 81,837 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 81,827 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,379 miles

1) Noise from offside rear wheel/hub

1) Rear quarter bumper not fitted

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 77,379 miles

1) Noise from offside rear wheel/hub

1) Rear quarter bumper not fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 62,826 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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VA53 PFY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VA53 PFY, 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 PFY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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