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VE04 SXY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,015 mi
Last recorded205,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 205,015 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2018 205,015 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 197,909 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 197,907 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 185,303 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 185,301 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill/ holed / insuficent repair (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90/ worn (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 176,605 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 176,605 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 158,873 miles

front screen has acrack n/s lower corner

off/s rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 9 Apr 2014 158,873 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front screen has acrack n/s lower corner

off/s rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 150,729 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 147,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 129,178 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 119,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,124 miles

damage to nearside front sill.

hi vis brake light not working

no spare fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2009 107,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

battery warning light on

damage to nearside front sill.

hi vis brake light not working

no spare fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has slight dammage to wall

Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre has slight dammage to wall

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 SXY 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 61.1%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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