2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · YY54 MTE
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 163,102 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY54 MTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/07/2025
- 163,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY54 MTE 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 (YY54 MTE) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting out”; “Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting ou”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
YY54 MTE Mileage History
- 09/06/2023155,065 mi
- 23/06/2023155,071 mi+6 mi
- 20/06/2024158,868 mi+3,797 mi
- 20/06/2024158,869 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/2025163,102 mi+4,233 mi
Average of roughly 3,866 miles per year across 5 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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