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VE04 TPF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,316 mi
Last recorded145,316 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 145,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 145,314 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 141,092 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 135,481 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 135,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 130,275 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 119,362 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 119,362 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 113,264 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 113,264 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 107,327 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 107,327 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 99,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,964 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,677 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TPF 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 66.7%.

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 TPF, 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 TPF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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