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VE04 DXY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,132 mi
Last recorded100,132 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 100,132 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished

front coil springs corroded

front hubs corroded

indicator switch

rear axel and leaf springs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 100,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls

advise indicator switch

front hubs corroded

rear axel and leaf springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,825 miles

advise head light lenses tarnished

indicator lever

rear leaf springs corroded

slight leak n/s/f inner cv gaiter

slight weep from o/s rack gater

Fail 7 Sep 2020 96,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

advise head light lenses tarnished

indicator lever

rear leaf springs corroded

slight leak n/s/f inner cv gaiter

slight weep from o/s rack gater

Pass 25 Jul 2019 93,670 miles

advise indicator switch broken

Fail 18 Jul 2019 93,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

advise indicator switch broken

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear leaf springs corroded

sharp edges rear bumper

Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,893 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 84,893 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,519 miles

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2016 83,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,876 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 81,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,261 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 80,261 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 73,311 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads low

Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,092 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 55,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 48,378 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to age perish

Spare tyre is age perished

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,378 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to age perish

Spare tyre is age perished

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,262 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,822 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 DXY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 VE04 DXY, 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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VE04 DXY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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