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BG57 RBY

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

256,060 mi
Last recorded256,060 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 256,060 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2020 256,060 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 255,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 245,010 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 228,255 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 228,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 215,286 miles

front pads look low

front subframe rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

radiator poor condition

rear bumper end caps missing

rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

front discs worn

Fail 13 Feb 2015 214,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs worn

front pads look low

front subframe rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

radiator poor condition

rear bumper end caps missing

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2014 192,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 192,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 162,311 miles

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

advise front reg plate

Pass 26 Sep 2011 122,829 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,177 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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BG57 RBY is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG57 RBY, 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 RBY is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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