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WV57 UJL

2007 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

218,458 mi
Last recorded218,458 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 UJL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 218,458 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavy poor temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 218,456 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip windowscrean

Pass 6 Nov 2017 203,482 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 192,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 192,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 183,429 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 174,653 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 174,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 160,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 148,740 miles

n/s wide angle mirror damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2012 148,740 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wide angle mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 122,046 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 122,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

middle stop light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing on out edge

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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WV57 UJL is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WV57 UJL, 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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WV57 UJL is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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