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BD07 BYB

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,122 mi
Last recorded155,122 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 BYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 155,122 miles

advanced corrosion nearside outer sill

both headlights cloudy

Pass 25 Aug 2023 148,688 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and suspension heavily under sealed

Fail 23 Aug 2023 148,683 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and suspension heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Aug 2022 147,642 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 147,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 145,391 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 145,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 142,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 141,394 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 141,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 141,212 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 141,212 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,900 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 133,717 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 133,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 131,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 131,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2014 119,000 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 119,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

195 tyres on front; 185 on rear

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 107,385 miles

185 tyres on rear 195 on front

Fail 12 Jun 2013 107,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

185 tyres on rear 195 on front

Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,877 miles

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,526 miles

Battery light on dash all time!!

Front tyres worn off on edge!

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

Nearside front tyre has cut on side wall!

Spare tyre bald and steel rim damaged very bad!

Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery light on dash all time!!

Front tyres worn off on edge!

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

Nearside front tyre has cut on side wall!

Spare tyre bald and steel rim damaged very bad!

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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BD07 BYB 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 60%.

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 BD07 BYB, 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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BD07 BYB is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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