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VN04 UGU

2004 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,866 mi
Last recorded89,866 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight damage off side front door and wing (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 89,821 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering off side front a post (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near side outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 75,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 75,079 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,568 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,605 miles

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

front and rear brakes slight judder

nearside front tyre damage to side wall

power steering rack damp

Fail 18 Dec 2012 63,605 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brakes slight judder

nearside front tyre damage to side wall

power steering rack damp

Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,180 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall,no cords visible.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 57,180 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall,no cords visible.

Nearside inner c/v boot leaking grease and gearbox has oil leak.

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 49,842 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,968 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,066 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 38,066 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,531 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 33,531 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,645 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 24,645 miles

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

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 UGU is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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