MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r sill slight corroded
Both outer sills corroded but not holed.
Both rear chassis legs corroded but not holed.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both outer sills starting to corrode.
Nearside Rear chassis starting to corrode.
Slight judder on both rear brakes.
Metal corroded thin on both outer sills underside at rear, not holed.
Slight misting of oil on steering rack gaiters at both sides.
Slight play in steering rack inner track rod end at offside.
Small cracks in windscreen at both sides.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust blowing slightly at joint of front pipe and centre section.
Fuel filler flap will not open.
Metal corroded thin on both outer sills underside at rear, not holed.
Slight misting of oil on steering rack gaiters at both sides.
Slight play in steering rack inner track rod end at offside.
Small cracks in windscreen at both sides.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
cracks in windscreen low down at centre and nearside at top.
engine sump corroded, not leaking.
slight play in steering rack inner track rod ends at both sides.
surface corrosion on both outer sills, not holed.
surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.
Oil leak
cracks in windscreen low down at centre and nearside at top.
engine sump corroded, not leaking.
slight play in steering rack inner track rod ends at both sides.
surface corrosion on both outer sills, not holed.
surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.
engine sump corroded, not leaking.
ferrules corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses.
surface corrosion on brake pipes at front.
surface corrosion on floor/ chassis and both outer sills.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine sump corroded, not leaking.
ferrules corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses.
surface corrosion on brake pipes at front.
surface corrosion on floor/ chassis and both outer sills.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chip in windscreen
front brake pads
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
chip in windscreen
front brake pads
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VK04 XVW 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 66.7%.
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 XVW, 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 XVW is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2004.
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