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VN04 UJW

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

204,783 mi
Last recorded204,783 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 204,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 202,081 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre age related cracking

lower radiator support heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 202,081 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth hole in rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (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 outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre age related cracking

lower radiator support heavily corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 198,749 miles

Both NS and OS outer and lower sill areas weak with corrosion

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS on the inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS to the rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 196,404 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight corrosion to sills.

Fail 7 May 2015 193,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 193,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 186,315 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 171,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 171,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 157,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 157,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 141,603 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 141,591 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 122,398 miles

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

possiable slight fuel leak at filter

Fail 22 Apr 2010 122,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

possiable slight fuel leak at filter

Fail 16 Apr 2009 100,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,887 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 58,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UJW is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UJW, 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 UJW is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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