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BJ07 XAT

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

278,051 mi
Last recorded278,051 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 XAT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 278,051 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 245,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 244,888 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 220,674 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil/diesel leak.

Fail 8 Apr 2024 220,671 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner and outer cill holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil/diesel leak.

Pass 1 Apr 2023 191,754 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 191,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner and outer cill holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 151,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 131,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 128,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 119,066 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 119,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 112,363 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 112,363 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 107,412 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 169,512 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 161,619 miles

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

Front windscreen marked

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

brake pedal rubber worn

high level brake light inop

Fail 16 Oct 2015 161,619 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front windscreen marked

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

high level brake light inop

Pass 20 Oct 2014 142,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front exhaust rubber spilt

windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Oct 2014 142,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front exhaust rubber spilt

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Nov 2013 127,921 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 127,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,514 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 106,589 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 93,460 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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BJ07 XAT 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 64%.

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 BJ07 XAT, 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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BJ07 XAT is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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