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VK04 VHL

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,722 mi
Last recorded150,722 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 150,722 miles

Brake and clutch pedal grips worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Light damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 150,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Brake and clutch pedal grips worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Light damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 120,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 112,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 103,817 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,616 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 71,261 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,118 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,838 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 12,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 12,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,384 miles

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)

Offside Front 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.

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 VHL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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