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VF04 SDY

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,298 mi
Last recorded92,298 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 SDY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 92,298 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 92,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 78,940 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 70,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,682 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 63,672 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,634 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,636 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,733 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

front tyres wearing on inner edges may need tracking adjustment

Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,879 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,697 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,501 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,438 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 35,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,103 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,564 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 30,564 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,416 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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VF04 SDY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SDY, 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 SDY is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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