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VN04 UFU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

177,037 mi
Last recorded177,037 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 177,037 miles

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

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 177,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 169,561 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 163,264 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 163,264 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 156,816 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 156,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 150,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 150,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 142,412 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inners (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 142,412 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inners (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 133,006 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brakes slight inbalance

Fail 16 Mar 2016 133,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear rear brakes slight inbalance

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 125,136 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 125,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 117,597 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 117,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 111,386 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate deteriorated

turbo pipe insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2012 105,821 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,507 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 89,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,231 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,802 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 81,794 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

ALTERNATOR LIGHT FAULT

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 67,804 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 49,357 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL [1.6MM]

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,357 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL [1.6MM]

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 UFU 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 VN04 UFU, 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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VN04 UFU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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