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VE04 YJY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,746 mi
Last recorded103,746 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking Brake has Limited Reserve Travel

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 10 Dec 2020 103,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre's Worn Inner Edge

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking Brake has Limited Reserve Travel

Power Steering Fluid Appears Low

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Tyre's Tread Low

Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,442 miles

Both Front Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

Nearside Front Outer Constant Velocity Joint Boot Deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2018 97,434 miles

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

Both Front Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

Nearside Front Outer Constant Velocity Joint Boot Deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,268 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 93,268 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 89,179 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 89,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing very thin on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,386 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 82,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,143 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,574 miles

offside front anti roll bar linkage worn and slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,392 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,890 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 58,673 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 YJY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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