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KW53 VHF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,933 mi
Last recorded113,933 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 VHF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 106,014 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 105,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 101,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,126 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 94,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,434 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 88,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 83,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 77,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 72,073 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 63,644 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 63,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,440 miles

n/s inner c/v boot split

only just passed smoke test

pedol rubber worn

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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KW53 VHF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KW53 VHF, 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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KW53 VHF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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