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AJ05 TEC

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

184,496 mi
Last recorded184,496 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 TEC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 184,496 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 184,493 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 183,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight patterns poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 182,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill has some corrosion.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From around steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 179,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 176,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight leak from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes that go into rear hoses are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 173,926 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and inner sidewall has cut in it. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes that go into rear hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 173,923 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe that goes around fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and inner sidewall has cut in it. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes that go into rear hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 170,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that goes into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin pealing away.

Fail 12 Aug 2019 170,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that goes into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin pealing away.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 169,053 miles

Fuel hose that goes into rear of tank is starting to perish.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes around fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box skin is pealing off.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 169,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose that goes into rear of tank is starting to perish.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing dirt getting in. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes around fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box skin is pealing off.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 165,619 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 161,903 miles

osr tyre wall cut

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2016 161,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

osr tyre wall cut

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2015 154,752 miles

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

osf mirror damaged

wiper smearing

Fail 27 Jul 2015 154,668 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

osf mirror damaged

wiper smearing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 146,731 miles

front tyres perrished

fuel pump damp

Pass 4 Jun 2013 136,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 124,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

aux. drive belt wearing.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 124,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

aux. drive belt wearing.

engine management light on.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,885 miles

n/s dreive shaft inner boot split

Fail 30 Sep 2011 117,885 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s dreive shaft inner boot split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 98,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ05 TEC is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ05 TEC, 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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AJ05 TEC is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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