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VE54 FNJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,566 mi
Last recorded68,566 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 FNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear service brake recorded 139 kgf,it requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 68,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear service brake recorded 139 kgf,it requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 68,428 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

noise from o/s/f wheel when turning

pas steering slight leak at rack

Fail 7 Jun 2016 53,301 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working stop light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

noise from o/s/f wheel when turning

pas steering slight leak at rack

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,975 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,842 miles

o/s/r tyre perished side wall cracks

signs of brake judder front brake discs on test

slight weep p.a.s fluid at rack

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,158 miles

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

both rear shockers weak

center exhaust silencer deteriated

rear springs heavy corrossion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,133 miles

centre part exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,272 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 28,272 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 27,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,945 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 19,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VE54 FNJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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