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VE04 EGD

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,792 mi
Last recorded115,792 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 115,792 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))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 115,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security holes in sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 115,251 miles

*Both rear inner metal brake pipes corroded.*

*Wear/play o/s/f anti roll bar link rod lower joint.*

Both front bottom ball joints deteriorating and slight weep.

Both front outer metal brake pipes corroded.

Both rear leaf springs heavily corroded.

N/s dip beam pattern weak.

N/s/f headlamp milky.

Pass 7 May 2019 112,477 miles

*Both rear outer metal brake pipes corroded.*

*Wear/play o/s/f anti roll bar 'D' bush.*

Both front outer metal brake pipes corroded.

Both rear leaf springs corroded.

Brake pedal rubber split.

Fluctuation both rear brakes.

N/s/f headlamp milky.

N/s/r outer sill corroded and holed.

Slight weep from both front bottom ball joints.

Pass 3 May 2018 110,737 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Both rear metal brake pipes from flexy to load valve corroded.

Buckle n/s/f outer wheel rim.

Fluctuation both rear brakes.

N/s outer washer jet missing screen.

N/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders.

N/s/r bumper end cap missing.

O/s outer washer jet blocked.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Slight wear/play o/s/f anti roll bar 'D' bush.

Fail 3 May 2018 110,737 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Both rear metal brake pipes from flexy to load valve corroded.

Buckle n/s/f outer wheel rim.

Fluctuation both rear brakes.

N/s outer washer jet missing screen.

N/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders.

N/s/r bumper end cap missing.

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

O/s outer washer jet blocked.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Slight wear/play o/s/f anti roll bar 'D' bush.

Pass 3 May 2017 106,398 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Both rear inner metal brake pipes corroded.

Brake pedal rubber split.

Slight buckle n/s/f outer wheel rim.

Wear/play o/s/f anti roll bar 'D' bush.

Fail 3 May 2017 106,396 miles

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

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

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

*O/s washer jet inop.*

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Both rear inner metal brake pipes corroded.

Brake pedal rubber split.

Slight buckle n/s/f outer wheel rim.

Wear/play o/s/f anti roll bar 'D' bush.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,854 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front wipers smear.

N/s/r tyre incorrect rotation.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 103,852 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)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front wipers smear.

N/s/r tyre incorrect rotation.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/s/f outer cv gaiter small joint insecure.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,361 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking up

Fail 30 Apr 2015 97,360 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 2 May 2014 86,669 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 86,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,711 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

center exhaust in poor cond

inner cv boots slightly perished

power steering rack has minor leak

Fail 1 May 2012 67,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear bumper corner end cap missing

scratch in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2012 67,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear bumper corner end cap missing

scratch in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,840 miles

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside rear bumper end cap not fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre flat

various oil leaks

Fail 28 Apr 2010 48,302 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre flat

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,227 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

n/s rear sliding door dont open

Pass 8 May 2008 36,165 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,052 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 EGD is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EGD, 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 EGD is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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