2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · SO04 HBA
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 154,979 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Apr 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO04 HBA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/03/2023
- 154,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO04 HBA 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 (SO04 HBA) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Central Rear Towbar component excessively corroded tow eye rotten out (6.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting hol”; “Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting si”.
SO04 HBA Mileage History
- 03/03/2022149,106 mi
- 07/03/2022149,115 mi+9 mi
- 06/03/2023154,979 mi+5,864 mi
Average of roughly 5,826 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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