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VN54 ERV

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,766 mi
Last recorded143,766 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 ERV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 143,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 138,519 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 128,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,910 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,874 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 83,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,097 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 57,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,750 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 50,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,430 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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VN54 ERV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN54 ERV, 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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What year was VN54 ERV registered?

VN54 ERV is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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