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BJ57 VLH

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

302,192 mi
Last recorded302,192 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 302,192 miles

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise w/screen marked but not affecting drivers veiw

Fail 26 Mar 2019 302,066 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/so/s sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise park brake travel

advise rear bumper end caps missing

advise w/screen chiped

Pass 20 Mar 2018 289,905 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 289,905 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box missing (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 282,018 miles

both rear bumper end caps missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 282,007 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear around tank (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear bumper end caps missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 282,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 270,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked along lower edge ok at test (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 270,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked along lower edge ok at test (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 256,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 256,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 230,352 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small chip in bottom corner of windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2013 226,840 miles

condition of front number plate

engine management light on

wear in front antiroll bar links borderline

Pass 11 Jul 2012 203,417 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 203,417 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 163,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 129,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VLH is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJ57 VLH, 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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BJ57 VLH is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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