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BJ57 UTN

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,997 mi
Last recorded131,997 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 UTN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 131,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front brake hose pipes at caliper area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front and offside front headlamp plastic lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded from outer edge area and inner and outer braking surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle and nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light stays on

nearside and offside outer body sills corroded and heavy corrosion in places

nearside rear brake binding when wheel rotated by hand

offside front door mirror assembly slightly insecure and been taped up

tow bar assembly corroded

vehicle under body panels and members corroded in places

Pass 12 Dec 2024 131,296 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

EML on, not part of the mot test.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 14 Dec 2023 127,892 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 120,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 114,311 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 114,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 107,114 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 96,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,611 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,551 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,307 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,043 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,063 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,024 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,626 miles

rear exhaust box showing corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,273 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,807 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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BJ57 UTN is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ57 UTN, 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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What year was BJ57 UTN registered?

BJ57 UTN is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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