MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,065 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door sill (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door sill (6.1.C.1)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak oil leak engine ()
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak oil leak engine ()
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear service brake rise and fall poor
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear service brake rise and fall poor
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
battery not bolted down
both front wiper blades split at ends
nsf lower ball joint cover split
only one washer jet working osf
osr lamp lens has a small crack
rear bumper end cap missing osr
slight play in steering rack
battery insecure
battery warning lamp on dash illuminated
nail/screw in near side front tyre
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
battery insecure
battery warning lamp on dash illuminated
front brake discs poor
front brake pads worn low
nail/screw in near side front tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VF53 FWX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VF53 FWX, 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 FWX registered?
VF53 FWX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 February 2004.
Is VF53 FWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for VF53 FWX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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