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AA57 RAC

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,918 mi
Last recorded150,918 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 RAC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 150,918 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2024 150,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 150,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 149,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 149,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 148,639 miles

Engine management light is on.

Fail 21 Jun 2022 148,636 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe going to n/s rear is excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Power steering oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light is on.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes going to both front hoses are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe going to o/s/r is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 142,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light is on.

Fail 9 Mar 2021 142,164 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Belt will not release when under load. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Effort very low. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light is on.

Long travel on handbrake.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 137,155 miles

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

Engine management light is on.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 137,152 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light is on. (7.1.6 (a))

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

Engine management light is on.

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

Some play in front anti roll bar bushes and links.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 133,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 128,328 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 110,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 23 Oct 2014 96,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,797 miles

brake pipes

Fail 6 Sep 2013 83,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front inner pads worn

advise n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,333 miles

advise n/s inner c/v boot split

advise spare wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,702 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 60,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AA57 RAC is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA57 RAC, 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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AA57 RAC is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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