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VN04 UKD

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,778 mi
Last recorded126,778 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 126,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear body panel

Nearside Rear body panel

Nearside Rear body panel

front headlight produce less view bolt side

Pass 6 Feb 2023 135,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,651 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 109,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 105,322 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 104,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,351 miles

Oil leak ()

Radiator insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,881 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 92,879 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 90,377 miles

exhaust damaged in centre

nearside rear corner bumper missing

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

wipers worn

Fail 23 Jan 2015 90,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust damaged in centre

nearside rear corner bumper missing

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,002 miles

battery light on

lower engine mount worn

nearside outer sill corroded at rear and becoming weak

nearside rear quarter bumper missing

offside front close to limit on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

oil leaks

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,398 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 87,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 76,642 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2009 51,822 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,883 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 26,883 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,912 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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 UKD is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 UKD, 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 UKD is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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