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YC07 DKO

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,010 mi
Last recorded148,010 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 DKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 148,010 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 147,907 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 144,008 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 134,091 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 134,091 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 124,660 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 124,656 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper end cap missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heat shield insecure

reverse lights not working

Pass 20 May 2021 121,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component POWER STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Fail 18 May 2021 121,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH MAIN TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded L.S.V TO NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded L.S.V TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component POWER STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 15 May 2020 119,621 miles

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

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

offside drive shaft bearing noisy

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 118,386 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,962 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Almost to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Sump corroded ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,675 miles

brake pipes corroded both front, both front to rear, both rear

coolant and steering levels low

exhaust badly corroded and deteriorating

oil leaks

osf tyre worn and edge worn / osr perished and close to limit 1956515

play osf link / nsf arm bush split

reg plates deteriorating / components corroded / some damage

Fail 7 Mar 2017 110,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

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

brake pipes corroded both front, both front to rear, both rear

coolant and steering levels low

exhaust badly corroded and deteriorating

oil leaks

osf tyre worn and edge worn / osr perished and close to limit 1956515

play osf link / nsf arm bush split

reg plates deteriorating / components corroded / some damage

Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 103,392 miles

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

sump leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2015 103,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sump leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,701 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,555 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 84,555 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r tyre wearing edges slightly

oil level low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,968 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,963 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 48,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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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YC07 DKO is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YC07 DKO, 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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YC07 DKO is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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