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YD07 ECT

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,156 mi
Last recorded145,156 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 ECT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 145,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 144,791 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 144,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 141,852 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 141,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sills to floor full length both sides (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 138,336 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 138,330 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 137,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,027 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 129,963 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 113,168 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 113,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,881 miles

Engine cooling Fan Seized

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

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

Slight noise from N/S/F Wheel Bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 104,881 miles

Engine cooling Fan Seized

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight noise from N/S/F Wheel Bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 89,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,754 miles

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

emissions too low to register

Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,378 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,431 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2013 74,431 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,221 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,903 miles

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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YD07 ECT is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD07 ECT, 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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YD07 ECT is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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