2004 Ford Transit Connect · 15,959 MOT tests
2004 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2004 Ford Transit Connects fail 52.2% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Transit Connect years (15,959 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 52.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 140,522
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,959
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.4% of tests fail here (102% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics29.7%
- Suspension26.7%
- Body, chassis and structure20.9%
- Brakes18.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.1%
- Tyres9.8%
- Seat belts and airbags7.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10.77%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.79%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 6.75%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.87%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Stop lamp not working 5.86%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.76%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.41%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.97%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.95%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.31%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Connect year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2004 Ford Transit Connects fail 52.2% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Transit Connect years (15,959 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10.77% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.79% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (6.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Ford Transit Connect shows 140,522 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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