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VA53 VKX

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

223,742 mi
Last recorded223,742 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 VKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2018 223,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 214,414 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 205,400 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 194,632 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 194,632 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 183,244 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 183,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 172,566 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 172,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 162,116 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 162,116 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 152,274 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 145,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 140,846 miles

n/side rear tyre starting to crack

rear reg plate starting to degrade

Pass 5 Jun 2008 135,276 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 107,947 miles

N/S/F Inner constant velocity joint gaiter split.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 VKX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKX, 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 VKX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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