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BG57 OYL

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,637 mi
Last recorded148,637 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 OYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 148,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 142,317 miles

Nearside Front headlight outer lens showing deterioration - not affecting light output - remedial action advised

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight outer lens showing deterioration - not affecting light output - remedial action advised

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 142,308 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight outer lens showing deterioration - not affecting light output - remedial action advised

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front headlight outer lens showing deterioration - not affecting light output - remedial action advised

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 139,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 133,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 133,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 128,566 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 128,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 126,842 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 122,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 118,687 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 118,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,734 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 101,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,472 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,314 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,540 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,028 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,863 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls damaged

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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BG57 OYL is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG57 OYL, 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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BG57 OYL is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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