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VK04 VHH

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,737 mi
Last recorded162,737 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 VHH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 162,737 miles

Engine has oil leaks

Engine has slight coolant/anti-freeze leak/s

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approximately (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front hub bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement centre lower engine stabiliser mount (6.1.D.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 162,737 miles

Engine has oil leaks

Engine has slight coolant/anti-freeze leak/s

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approximately (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front hub bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement centre lower engine stabiliser mount (6.1.D.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 151,314 miles

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on outer edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65 R15 T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine and gearbox / slight ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both rack ends (2.3.3b)

Rear both brakes noisey on RBT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 151,314 miles

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

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on outer edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65 R15 T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine and gearbox / slight ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both rack ends (2.3.3b)

Rear both brakes noisey on RBT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 142,300 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 142,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 130,966 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 6 Aug 2014 130,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

battery positive terminal requires attention

brake pedal rubber worn

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 119,291 miles

front wipers perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge 195/65/15t

washers poor

Fail 17 Jul 2013 119,291 miles

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

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

front wipers perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge 195/65/15t

washers poor

Pass 10 Aug 2012 111,121 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

obligatory mirror lens damaged

steering box damp

high level brake light not working

Fail 10 Aug 2012 111,121 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

obligatory mirror lens damaged

steering box damp

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,413 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,405 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 81,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,728 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 61,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,250 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 46,250 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 46,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VHH is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VK04 VHH, 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 VHH is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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