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AP07 SMX

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,388 mi
Last recorded92,388 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 SMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,388 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 85,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under side corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2023 85,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under side corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 79,285 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner c v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre has small cut outer side wall and small dent in outer rim beed... plus nail in it

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,434 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 58,896 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 58,896 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 55,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,788 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,606 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,471 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,124 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 33,124 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 24,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,726 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,797 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 15,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 4,180 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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AP07 SMX is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP07 SMX, 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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AP07 SMX is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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