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VE54 BNL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

169,522 mi
Last recorded169,522 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 BNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 169,522 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

battery loose but contained

Pass 3 Feb 2017 165,313 miles

all steel brake pipes corroded general all round corrosion to sills and underbody of vehicle

all steel brake pipes corroded general all round corrosion to sills and underbody of vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2017 165,313 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill general corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

all steel brake pipes corroded general all round corrosion to sills and underbody of vehicle

all steel brake pipes corroded general all round corrosion to sills and underbody of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2015 156,773 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 153,604 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 152,333 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 149,826 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 149,826 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 142,301 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside rear tyre tread low and worn on shoulders

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated with no excessive movement

nearside and offside steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

offside mirror lens cracked still providing view to rear

steering rack seeping fluid

Fail 3 Dec 2011 142,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside rear tyre tread low and worn on shoulders

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated with no excessive movement

nearside and offside steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

offside mirror lens cracked still providing view to rear

steering rack seeping fluid

Pass 3 Dec 2010 117,356 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 117,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 94,273 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild is insecure

offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 1 Dec 2009 82,236 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front door hinge has slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2009 94,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild is insecure

offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are perishing

centre rear brake light is not working

Fail 22 Nov 2008 71,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,657 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 47,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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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VE54 BNL 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 52.6%.

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 VE54 BNL, 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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VE54 BNL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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