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VE54 FCY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,161 mi
Last recorded132,161 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 FCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 132,161 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 129,132 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 124,556 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 119,522 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 114,459 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 114,449 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 114,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Mar 2021 114,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction, inner edge bald (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to ns leaf spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside wiper arm insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Feb 2020 103,819 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,341 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 101,341 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,541 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sil (6.1.B.2)

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 2 Mar 2018 99,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sil (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sil (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 96,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,317 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 93,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,685 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 87,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,760 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 81,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system is corroding

front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,233 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,152 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,150 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 59,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,382 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 49,612 miles

slight damage to drivers door mirror

Fail 9 Jan 2009 49,612 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

slight damage to drivers door mirror

Fail 16 Nov 2007 36,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FCY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FCY, 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 FCY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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