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VF53 FSE

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,495 mi
Last recorded141,495 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 FSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 141,495 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 129,017 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 129,017 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 117,683 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 117,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,696 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 102,024 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,724 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 83,789 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,052 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low 80% worn

Fail 26 Feb 2010 72,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low 80% worn

Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,404 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,061 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,394 miles

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

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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VF53 FSE 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 78.6%.

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 VF53 FSE, 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 VF53 FSE registered?

VF53 FSE is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is VF53 FSE safe to buy?

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