Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb (2004)
2004 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb
CarHunch analysed 345 real MOT records for the 2004 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 345 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
This 2004 Transit Connect diesel van has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 33.7%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, making it a genuinely unreliable proposition for buyers. The low pass rate isn't driven by dangerous defects—only 1.5% have ever failed on those—but the average 0.66 failures per vehicle shows these vans rack up consistent wear-and-tear issues that catch them out at test time.
At 129,564 miles average, these vans are running hard and showing it; the median mileage of 124,428 suggests most have done serious work duty over their near-20 years. Budget for regular repairs and expect MOT visits to uncover multiple faults—the 0.5 advisories per vehicle on top of the failures underline that this is a high-maintenance purchase. If you need a cheap van, inspect the specific vehicle's service history and recent MOT records very carefully, and factor repair costs into your offer.
The 2004 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb has a below-average first-time pass rate (72.1% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 345 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2004 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb
Based on MOT data from 345 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (99%) | 343 | 72.1% | 0.64 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 929 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb vehicles fall between 95,873 and 163,674 miles.
2004 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 11% of 2004 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swbs are still active.
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (11% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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