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265,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
damage to ns sill and door
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
damage to ns sill and door
Coolant leak nearside and offside of radiator - also radiator not located in cradle ()
Coolant leak thermostat ()
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover - maybe elsewhere also (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking injector area by number 1 & 4 (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak nearside and offside of radiator - also radiator not located in cradle ()
Coolant leak thermostat ()
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover - maybe elsewhere also (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front outer sill distorted
Nearside Lower Coolant leak radiator area ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
lower engine stabilizer bracket bushes excessively deteriorated - recommend
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front outer sill distorted
Nearside Lower Coolant leak radiator area ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
lower engine stabilizer bracket bushes excessively deteriorated - recommend
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' recommended (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside swept area (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
nearside and offside steering rack gaiters twisted
Fuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside grabbing compared to offside (3.7.B.5b)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' recommended (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside swept area (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
nearside and offside steering rack gaiters twisted
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
engine and gearbox leaking oil
lower engine stabiliser mount bushes excessively deteriorated - recommend replacing
nearside rear tyre bald on outer shoulder
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
engine and gearbox leaking oil
lower engine stabiliser mount bushes excessively deteriorated - recommend replacing
nearside rear tyre bald on outer shoulder
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
power steering fluid over full
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
power steering fluid over full
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
power steering pump noisy
Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside outer front sill panel damaged.
Offside rear bumper end cap missing.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
passenger seat removed at time of test
power steering fluid below minimum level, recommend topping up
wipers deteriorating, recommend replacing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both from disc scored
both rear brakes grinding when roller brake tested
oil around sump gasket
steering rack has seepage/dampness from components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both from disc scored
both rear brakes grinding when roller brake tested
oil around sump gasket
steering rack has seepage/dampness from components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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VK04 ZVS is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 ZVS, 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 ZVS is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2004.
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