Ford Transit Connect MOT Results
Registered in 200445.3% pass rate
from 12,179 tests in 2020
(9.4% worse than other 2004 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit Connect is unusually good or bad.
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29% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(19% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 10% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 9.5% fail on Stop lamp (45% worse than other 2004 vans)
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6.4% fail on
Headlamps
(46% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 5.9% fail on Headlamp (48% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.62% fail on Headlamp levelling device (37% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.0082% fail on Matched pair
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4.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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4.1% fail on
Direction indicators
(21% worse than other 2004 vans)
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4.1% fail on
Flashing type
(21% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (44% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.44% fail on Side repeaters (57% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.39% fail on All direction indicators (48% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Switch
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4.1% fail on
Flashing type
(21% worse than other 2004 vans)
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3.9% fail on
Position lamps
- 3.8% fail on Position lamp
- 0.082% fail on All position lamps
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2.4% fail on
Electrical equipment
(14% better than other 2004 vans)
- 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.89% fail on Horn (53% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.090% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.066% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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1.5% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(50% better than other 2004 vans)
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1.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(50% better than other 2004 vans)
- 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.033% fail on Switch
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1.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(50% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.090% fail on
Hazard warning
(86% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.090% fail on Switch (86% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.066% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.041% fail on Rear reflectors (91% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.0082% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.0082% fail on Reversing lamps
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28% fail on
Suspension
(26% worse than other 2004 vans)
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16% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(130% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 6.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (53% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Linkage (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.98% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.67% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (45% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar (200% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.1% fail on Wheel bearings (46% worse than other 2004 vans)
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3.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(58% better than other 2004 vans)
- 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.86% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.033% fail on Suspension arm (78% better than other 2004 vans)
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1.4% fail on
Springs
(62% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.94% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (44% worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.42% fail on
Leaf springs
(49% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.27% fail on Leaf spring
- 0.11% fail on Shackle bracket
- 0.033% fail on Anchor bracket
- 0.016% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
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0.074% fail on
Coil springs
(97% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.049% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Mounting
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0.0082% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.0082% fail on Torsion bar
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0.58% fail on
Other suspension component
(30% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.0082% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.44% fail on
Sub-frames
(42% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.21% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (62% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
- 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.13% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.082% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0082% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.082% fail on
Macpherson strut
(71% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (74% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.0082% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.016% fail on
Axles
(86% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Axle
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16% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(130% worse than other 2004 vans)
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22% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(55% worse than other 2004 vans)
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9.7% fail on
Transmission
(96% worse than other 2004 vans)
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9.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(130% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 9.3% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.099% fail on Drive shaft (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.041% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.30% fail on
Prop shafts
(67% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.30% fail on Joints
- 0.0082% fail on Belts
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9.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(130% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 6.8% fail on Exhaust system (90% worse than other 2004 vans)
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4.3% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(81% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (81% worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.066% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.066% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.016% fail on Strengthening plate
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2.8% fail on
Chassis
(19% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 2.8% fail on Chassis condition (20% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Strengthening plate
- 1.5% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.96% fail on
Seats
(150% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.62% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.35% fail on Driver's seat (54% worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.93% fail on
Engine mounting
(2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.79% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Bracket (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.74% fail on
Body
(27% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.44% fail on Other body component
- 0.26% fail on Panel
- 0.033% fail on Body condition
- 0.025% fail on Mounting fixings
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0.55% fail on
Fuel system
(30% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.16% fail on Pipe
- 0.099% fail on Hose
- 0.090% fail on Tank (52% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.074% fail on System
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0.25% fail on
Doors
(69% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.090% fail on
Other passenger's door
(75% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.090% fail on Door condition (74% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.082% fail on
Driver's door
(63% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.033% fail on Hinge
- 0.025% fail on Door condition (86% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Catch
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0.074% fail on
Front passenger's door
(66% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.066% fail on Door condition (68% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.0082% fail on Pillar
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0.090% fail on
Other passenger's door
(75% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.12% fail on
Towbar
(51% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.066% fail on Vehicle structure (65% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.057% fail on Other towbar components
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0.057% fail on
Cabs
(78% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.057% fail on Prescribed areas (71% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.049% fail on
Spare wheel
(71% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.041% fail on Carrier (66% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.0082% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.049% fail on Floor (63% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Undertray
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0.016% fail on
Load security
- 0.016% fail on Loading door
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9.7% fail on
Transmission
(96% worse than other 2004 vans)
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20% fail on
Brakes
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11% fail on
Brake performance
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5.4% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(63% worse than other 2004 vans)
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5.4% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(64% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (71% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 2.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.025% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.0082% fail on Service brake performance
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5.4% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(64% worse than other 2004 vans)
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4.7% fail on
Service brake performance
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4.6% fail on
Rbt
- 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.057% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
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0.025% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0082% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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4.6% fail on
Rbt
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3.4% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(45% better than other 2004 vans)
- 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0082% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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1.7% fail on
Parking brake performance
(29% better than other 2004 vans)
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
(29% better than other 2004 vans)
- 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (29% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.041% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.016% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
(29% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.58% fail on Brake performance not tested (53% worse than other 2004 vans)
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5.4% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(63% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 8.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (54% worse than other 2004 vans)
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(29% better than other 2004 vans)
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1.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.8% fail on Brake pads
- 0.0082% fail on Brake linings
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0.80% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(35% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.79% fail on Brake discs (34% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.0082% fail on Brake drums
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0.12% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(81% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.099% fail on Cable (80% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Linkage
- 0.0082% fail on Pivot
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1.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.1% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(52% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.85% fail on Pedal (74% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.25% fail on Hand lever
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0.98% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(33% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.98% fail on Anti-lock braking system (31% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.033% fail on Electronic stability control (76% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.71% fail on Load sensing valves (41% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.50% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.50% fail on Lever
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0.28% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.049% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.025% fail on Servos
- 0.025% fail on Valves
- 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses (54% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.057% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(75% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (67% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (84% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.041% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.025% fail on Servos
- 0.0082% fail on Operation
- 0.0082% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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0.033% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
(88% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Other components
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0.016% fail on
Prescribed areas
(93% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.0082% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
- 0.0082% fail on Other braking system component
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11% fail on
Brake performance
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11% fail on
Visibility
- 6.5% fail on Wipers (21% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 4.0% fail on Washers (16% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.74% fail on
Condition of glass
(41% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.72% fail on Windscreen (41% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Window
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0.62% fail on
View to rear
- 0.59% fail on Mirrors
- 0.025% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.30% fail on Bonnet (60% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Driver's view
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9.9% fail on
Tyres
(41% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 6.2% fail on Tread depth (43% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 4.1% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.51% fail on Size/type
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8.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(60% worse than other 2004 vans)
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7.8% fail on
Seat belts
(130% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 7.6% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Requirements (84% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.0082% fail on Attachment
- 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.0082% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0082% fail on Drivers airbag
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7.8% fail on
Seat belts
(130% worse than other 2004 vans)
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6.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(14% worse than other 2004 vans)
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5.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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4.7% fail on
Compression ignition
(22% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (27% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (74% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.066% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.041% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.033% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.025% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
- 0.0082% fail on NOx sensor
- 0.016% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
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0.52% fail on
Spark ignition
(41% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.30% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.082% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.033% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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4.7% fail on
Compression ignition
(22% worse than other 2004 vans)
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1.4% fail on
Fluid leaks
(38% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks (45% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.13% fail on Other leaks
- 0.041% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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0.033% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.016% fail on Sound deadening material
- 0.016% fail on Undertray
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5.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.4% fail on
Steering
(51% better than other 2004 vans)
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2.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
(55% better than other 2004 vans)
- 2.1% fail on Track rod end (53% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint (57% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.025% fail on
Other components
- 0.016% fail on Steering component
- 0.0082% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.016% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0082% fail on Steering arm
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0.61% fail on
Power steering
- 0.36% fail on Other components
- 0.21% fail on Operation
- 0.066% fail on Pipes and hoses (61% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Pump
- 0.025% fail on Rams
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0.51% fail on
Steering gear
(50% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.48% fail on Steering rack (49% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Operation
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0.099% fail on
Steering play
(68% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.099% fail on Steering rack (63% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.033% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.016% fail on Steering column
- 0.0082% fail on Steering wheel
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2.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
(55% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.94% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.93% fail on Registration plates
- 0.0082% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.86% fail on
Road Wheels
(130% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.68% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.090% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.090% fail on Speedometer