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VN04 UMT

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,905 mi
Last recorded173,905 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 173,905 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 163,983 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 159,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 152,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges and has a nail

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 152,513 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges and has a nail

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 131,887 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 121,838 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 121,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,399 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 103,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 86,949 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer raised edges worn

Pass 24 Nov 2012 86,949 miles

nearside front tyre outer raised edges worn

Pass 3 Dec 2011 75,192 miles

offside outer CV bott slight loss of grease

Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,965 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 69,965 miles

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

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall, not exposing cords

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,894 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,894 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 53,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f headlight slight loose

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f headlight slight loose

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,170 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 UMT 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 66.7%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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