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VE04 TYT

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,452 mi
Last recorded147,452 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 TYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 147,452 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 132,123 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 132,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 119,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 105,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,997 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 89,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,362 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,404 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 54,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,964 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 27,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,196 miles

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

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

off side drive shaft support brg worn

Fail 27 Apr 2009 25,196 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

off side drive shaft support brg worn

Pass 14 May 2008 17,530 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,356 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 TYT is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 TYT, 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 TYT is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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