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BF57 JWL

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,022 mi
Last recorded129,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 129,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,453 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded engine bay ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 107,398 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded right of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded engine bay ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,772 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank inlet pipe deteriorated.

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve cracked/deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective Tyre underinflated and deteriorated. ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades just meeting requirements. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 102,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box excessively corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel tank breather pipe split allowing diesel to leak. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Auxiliary belt deteriorated.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank inlet pipe deteriorated.

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve cracked/deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective Tyre underinflated and deteriorated. ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades just meeting requirements. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 98,710 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel tank inlet pipe starting to crack.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill close to leaf spring mounting excessively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel tank inlet pipe starting to crack.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 95,208 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 95,202 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,300 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2017 88,300 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front nearside wiperblade damaged, offside wiperblade split

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,984 miles

battery insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2016 84,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,331 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 71,651 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,846 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 JWL is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWL, 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 JWL is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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