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AV57 VFP

2007 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

172,921 mi
Last recorded172,921 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 VFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 172,921 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 170,659 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 170,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 167,510 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

corrosion has been fixed and van has been undersealed to cover surface rust

Fail 22 Mar 2021 167,510 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion has been fixed and van has been undersealed to cover surface rust

Fail 1 Mar 2021 167,305 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (cannot see inner pad thickness) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering rack leaking

surface rust all around chassis

Pass 25 Feb 2020 163,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 158,868 miles

light body corrosion due to age nearside & offside panel

Fail 2 Mar 2019 158,868 miles

light body corrosion due to age nearside & offside panel

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 158,845 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2017 143,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH INNER ONES , STRONG ADVICE (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside STOP LAMP & NEARSIDE NO PLATE LIGHT TEMPORARY OPERATE

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

Oil leak ()

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET PASSING SPECS , & OFFSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT IS VERY LOW , STRONG ADVICE

Fail 29 Apr 2017 151,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported TAILPIPE (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH INNER ONES , STRONG ADVICE (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside STOP LAMP & NEARSIDE NO PLATE LIGHT TEMPORARY OPERATE

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

Oil leak ()

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET PASSING SPECS , & OFFSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT IS VERY LOW , STRONG ADVICE

Pass 4 Apr 2016 143,292 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES , STRONG ADVICE (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES BALD ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.B.1a)

TRACKING

Fail 4 Apr 2016 143,292 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES , STRONG ADVICE (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES BALD ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.B.1a)

TRACKING

Pass 21 Mar 2015 135,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

NEARSIDE BRAKE LIGHT & NO PLATE LIGHTS INTERMITENTLY NOT WORKING .

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

WIPERS WORN .

Pass 4 Jan 2014 126,509 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 126,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 119,797 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 98,137 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 98,137 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 71,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV57 VFP is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AV57 VFP, 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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AV57 VFP is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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