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VK04 NBF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,853 mi
Last recorded161,853 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 NBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 161,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 161,841 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear, rear section over gas tank (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 152,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 140,276 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 132,420 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 132,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,516 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 97,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 113,782 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 102,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,422 miles

advise engine misfire

advise exhaust heat shield loose.

front brake pads low,

n/s inner cv gaitor split

rear springs rusty.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise engine misfire

advise exhaust heat shield loose.

front brake pads low,

n/s inner cv gaitor split

rear springs rusty.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,274 miles

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

n/s front tyre wall cut

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,698 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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VK04 NBF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK04 NBF, 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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VK04 NBF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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