2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RF04 LBA
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 06 May 2004. Recorded mileage 159,825 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF04 LBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 159,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF04 LBA 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 (RF04 LBA) between October 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RF04 LBA Mileage History
- 14/10/2021158,151 mi
- 19/10/2021158,248 mi+97 mi
- 19/10/2022158,952 mi+704 mi
- 24/01/2024159,823 mi+871 mi
- 31/05/2024159,825 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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