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A16 RAG

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,163 mi
Last recorded161,163 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RAG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 161,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 159,574 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 158,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 157,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 156,692 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Check power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 156,692 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Check power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 149,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner scrubbing

Fail 8 Sep 2020 149,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Needs tracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner scrubbing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration lamp output very low.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 137,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 110,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,025 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,114 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,398 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,431 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,384 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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A16 RAG is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 104,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 RAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 RAG is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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