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VK54 CYJ

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

162,275 mi
Last recorded162,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 CYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 162,275 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsf,osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 nsf,osf (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 ns,os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 ns,os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip in screen

Fail 24 Jun 2026 162,275 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsf,osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 nsf,osf (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 ns,os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 ns,os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 25 Jun 2025 162,275 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front chip in screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 162,275 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front chip in screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf osf (D-bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Chip in screen

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsr osr (d-Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf osf (D-bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Chip in screen

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsr osr (d-Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 161,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osf nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front chip in screen

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osr nsr d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 161,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osf nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front chip in screen

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osr nsr d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 158,138 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 158,138 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 158,131 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine missfire detected

unable to open n.s.r sliding door

Pass 19 Jun 2020 151,688 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,044 miles

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,295 miles

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 120,293 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2018 119,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 102,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 84,626 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 84,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 64,779 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 49,601 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 49,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 42,123 miles

O/S/F tyre worn bold inner edge

front wipers need changing soon

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,614 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 34,593 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 34,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,045 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,520 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 25,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,339 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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VK54 CYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VK54 CYJ, 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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VK54 CYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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