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YB56 XPW

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

18,090 mi
Last recorded18,090 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 XPW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 18,090 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 17,550 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 17,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 16,599 miles

Rear bumper damaged but not dangerous .

Fail 6 Mar 2023 16,591 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged but not dangerous .

Pass 9 Mar 2022 15,276 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 15,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,268 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 14,268 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 12,543 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 12,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 11,278 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 11,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 10,064 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 10,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 8,807 miles

exaust system badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 31 Jan 2017 8,807 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exaust system badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,980 miles

Centre exhaust centre pipe corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 7,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust centre pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear cracked in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2015 7,090 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 7,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 6,128 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 6,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 5,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 5,565 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 4,557 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 4,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 3,795 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 3,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 2,883 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 2,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YB56 XPW is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 YB56 XPW, 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 YB56 XPW registered?

YB56 XPW is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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The MOT history for YB56 XPW shows 31 tests with a 51.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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