2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · DV04 FVZ
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2004. Recorded mileage 171,488 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV04 FVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 171,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV04 FVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit Connect (DV04 FVZ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
DV04 FVZ Mileage History
- 14/04/2023145,233 mi
- 02/04/2024160,176 mi+14,943 mi
- 02/04/2024160,190 mi+14 mi
- 05/04/2025170,257 mi+10,067 mi
- 18/04/2026171,488 mi+1,231 mi
Average of roughly 8,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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