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VE54 JLU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,697 mi
Last recorded80,697 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,851 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 74,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 68,890 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 68,855 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 66,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,005 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,288 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,392 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 55,392 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

Reverse lights not working.

Washers semi blocked.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,563 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,496 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,455 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,056 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 30,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,861 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 JLU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLU, 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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What year was VE54 JLU registered?

VE54 JLU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for VE54 JLU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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