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VN04 UMK

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,890 mi
Last recorded77,890 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,890 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 77,890 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

NS main mirror glass missing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,585 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in the tread (cords not exposed)

Engine has a noisey tensioner (further investigation required)

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

Front undrside of vehicle has substantal damage

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle underside covered in mud

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 69,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Both rear tyres have cuts in the tread (cords not exposed)

Engine has a noisey tensioner (further investigation required)

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

Front undrside of vehicle has substantal damage

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle underside covered in mud

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Radiator very insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,384 miles

Handbrake lever travel near limits

Fail 5 Jul 2011 64,384 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Handbrake lever travel near limits

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 57,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,132 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,040 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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VN04 UMK is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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