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BF57 JVU

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,684 mi
Last recorded154,684 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 JVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 154,684 miles

eml illuminated

rear tempory seat belt buckles damaged (cometic)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 154,684 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both ns/os (1.1.C.1d)

eml illuminated

rear tempory seat belt buckles damaged (cometic)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 133,233 miles

Heatshield insecure at centre

Rear seatbelt stalk at n/s outer cover missing

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges o/s & n/s

Fail 27 Nov 2015 133,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At exhaust manifold to head (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Heatshield insecure at centre

Rear seatbelt stalk at n/s outer cover missing

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges o/s & n/s

Pass 23 Dec 2014 113,182 miles

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

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

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

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

brakepedal rubber edge worn

Fail 23 Dec 2014 113,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brakepedal rubber edge worn

Fail 18 Dec 2013 87,859 miles

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

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

engine oil level low.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,859 miles

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

engine oil level low.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,715 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)

the engine management light remains on indicating a fault.

the o.s.f.and n.s.f.tyres are worn to the inner edges and may require the track adjusting when new tyres are fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,003 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side front brake disc scored on inside face

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

off side steering arm slight freeplay

Fail 31 Oct 2011 41,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side front brake disc scored on inside face

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

off side steering arm slight freeplay

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,698 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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BF57 JVU is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF57 JVU, 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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BF57 JVU is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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