2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · ML54 VZZ
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 204,153 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML54 VZZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/09/2023
- 204,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML54 VZZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit Connect (ML54 VZZ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full ”; “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ML54 VZZ Mileage History
- 14/09/2022198,135 mi
- 14/09/2022198,135 mi
- 19/09/2023204,153 mi+6,018 mi
Average of roughly 5,943 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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