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VK04 ZVT

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

85,776 mi
Last recorded85,776 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,776 miles

Engine unnaturally loud

Headlamps pattern lightly blurred due to condition of lens

Offside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 85,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine unnaturally loud

Headlamps pattern lightly blurred due to condition of lens

Offside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,390 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective near and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside outer sill corroded, outside of any prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear valanance corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2021 81,390 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective near and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside outer sill corroded, outside of any prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear valanance corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Radiator support is no longer capable of supporting the radiator.

Fail 13 Oct 2020 79,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/s sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Radiator support is no longer capable of supporting the radiator.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,646 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,084 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,058 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 64,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,429 miles

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

slight wear discs

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,546 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 47,546 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,959 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,522 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 35,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Apr 2010 29,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,393 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 24,393 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 21,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,330 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 21,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,366 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 ZVT is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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