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VE04 YKB

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,283 mi
Last recorded181,283 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 181,283 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 181,157 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 172,888 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 172,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 161,258 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 141,250 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 134,668 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 127,687 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 127,606 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 94,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,753 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,718 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front brake pads getting low

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak around gearbox

Fail 10 Sep 2012 85,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front brake pads getting low

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak around gearbox

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 78,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,081 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,870 miles

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Various brake pipes slight surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 38,749 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 YKB is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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