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YA07 VBX

2007 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,228 mi
Last recorded171,228 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 VBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 171,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,467 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 67,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 164,437 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 162,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 159,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 151,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting bush is split.

Offside Rear section of bumper is missing.

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear on outer edge.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 151,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting bush is split.

Offside Rear section of bumper is missing.

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear on outer edge.

Requires tracking.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 137,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear bumper trim missing

timing belt due every 150,000 miles or every 10 years

Fail 16 Sep 2014 137,616 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear bumper trim missing

timing belt due every 150,000 miles or every 10 years

Pass 6 Sep 2013 122,460 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 122,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 103,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal judder under brakeing

o/s/f tyre as slight wear on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2012 103,781 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal judder under brakeing

o/s/f tyre as slight wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside inner cv boot split.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,125 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2010 54,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front numberplate deteriorated

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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YA07 VBX is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 YA07 VBX, 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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YA07 VBX is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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