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VE54 FKG

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,802 mi
Last recorded88,802 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 FKG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,802 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres close to min limit

Pass 12 Sep 2016

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed off on edges

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed off on outer edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2016

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed off on edges

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed off on outer edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 128,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall no cords visable

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear bumper trims missing from nearside and offside but no sharp edges

reverse lamps inop

Fail 9 Sep 2015 128,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall no cords visable

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear bumper trims missing from nearside and offside but no sharp edges

reverse lamps inop

Pass 8 Dec 2014 118,817 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 118,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,763 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,242 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 65,242 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,786 miles

Oil leak

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 39,105 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,291 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 7 Dec 2009 32,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,681 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 25,681 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,407 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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VE54 FKG is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FKG, 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 FKG is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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