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BL07 JCO

2007 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

156,379 mi
Last recorded156,379 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 JCO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 156,379 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 156,364 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure due to broken tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 153,523 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))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 150,769 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 148,989 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 148,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 128,996 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 128,996 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,324 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 120,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak by filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,885 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 112,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,283 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 106,283 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 99,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 99,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,790 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 96,790 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,285 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on rear door not opening from out side

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,032 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eml light on rear door not opening from out side

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,693 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,947 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 45,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 33,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,699 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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BL07 JCO is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BL07 JCO, 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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BL07 JCO is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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