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BJ57 VVY

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,312 mi
Last recorded182,312 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 182,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 182,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 181,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 180,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 178,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 175,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 174,390 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 174,339 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading 90 and near side reading 190 (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear nsr 50 osr 10 needs to be 120+ (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 170,942 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 158,449 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 140,854 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 140,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' doesn't effect drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 119,705 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2014 95,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 79,318 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 79,318 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,739 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,048 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 VVY is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

BJ57 VVY is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ57 VVY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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