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VN04 SZC

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,578 mi
Last recorded40,578 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 SZC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,578 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 40,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,270 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 35,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,682 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge and cracked

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 32,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Centre stop light not working

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge and cracked

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both windscreen wiper blade's torn/split

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside windscreen wiper blade torn/split on end

Fail 21 Apr 2015 30,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside windscreen wiper blade torn/split on end

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,675 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn thin on inner edge and also cracked between tread and outer sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,810 miles

DRIVERS SEATBELT FLUFFING

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,401 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

O/S REAR TYRE MINOR DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,293 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

auxilary drive belt plastic shield broken and insecure

centre stop light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,547 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 16,362 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,108 miles

o/s/rear bumper end cap missing

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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VN04 SZC is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VN04 SZC, 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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What year was VN04 SZC registered?

VN04 SZC is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VN04 SZC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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