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VF04 SDX

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,042 mi
Last recorded150,042 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 SDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 150,042 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside headlamp internal part insecure.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 150,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

No smoke test carried out because engine will not rev' up.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside headlamp internal part insecure.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 134,748 miles

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

battery insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 134,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

battery insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,502 miles

battery insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen has light marking.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,739 miles

front brake discs showing wear lips

n/s/f steal wheel inner rim damaged

o/s/f tyrre on the limit & inner edge worn & side sipes void

tow bar ball & pin fitted ok

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,897 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 79,895 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,413 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 64,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,053 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 63,053 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 48,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VF04 SDX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VF04 SDX, 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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VF04 SDX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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