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VA53 WRE

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,431 mi
Last recorded134,431 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 134,431 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 134,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 128,946 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2018 128,777 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

Fail 16 Nov 2017 124,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

Pass 23 Nov 2016 120,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 106,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 100,465 miles

cam belt due

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,392 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,659 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 52,135 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,168 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 49,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,101 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 WRE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is VA53 WRE safe to buy?

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