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YD07 EFJ

2007 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,829 mi
Last recorded172,829 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 EFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 172,829 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

corrosion on rear sills

Fail 4 Jun 2025 172,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 9 Dec 2022 161,930 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 161,849 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 151,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 151,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted pad carrier mounting (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure prescribed area seat mounting (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 145,215 miles

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

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

Front wipers hitting trim

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Nov 2020 145,215 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front wipers hitting trim

Heat shield insecure

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

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

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

OSR wheel stiff when rotated

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2019 138,256 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 138,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 132,343 miles

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

Front to rear brakes pipes corroded

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)

Outer sills corroding

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 132,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Coolant low!!!

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

Front to rear brakes pipes corroded

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

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)

Outer sills corroding

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 119,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 119,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 103,562 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 103,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,082 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 75,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,739 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,739 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,894 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,904 miles

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

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 EFJ is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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