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VE04 DEU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,612 mi
Last recorded121,612 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 DEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 121,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 121,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 117,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 106,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,560 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 99,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,658 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 8,233 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 82,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,104 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 73,104 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,908 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,164 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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VE04 DEU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE04 DEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE04 DEU registered?

VE04 DEU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is VE04 DEU safe to buy?

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