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WU07 ZWY

2007 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

253,171 mi
Last recorded253,171 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 ZWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 253,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 243,640 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 243,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 227,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

sills holed non structural

Fail 4 Nov 2022 227,120 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

sills holed non structural

Fail 18 Oct 2022

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe missing before rear axle/ exhaust holed after flexi section (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

sills holed non structural

Pass 25 Oct 2021 211,237 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 211,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 186,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 186,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 171,364 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 171,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Back of both outer sills corroded and holed, advise repairing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 156,938 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 156,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 145,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to bald patch outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn inner tread

Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,755 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 141,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will not move (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 138,318 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 134,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 117,434 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 117,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 94,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 94,920 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 64,654 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,181 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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WU07 ZWY is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 WU07 ZWY, 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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WU07 ZWY is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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