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YD57 OWJ

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,332 mi
Last recorded87,332 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 OWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,332 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 87,321 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,318 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,855 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

EML light On

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

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

Rear Both rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2023 83,855 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

EML light On

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Both rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 83,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to spin (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to spin (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light glass damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear Shocker casings corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

EML Light on

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,674 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catching on tow bar.

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s. (5.2.3 (e))

High level stop lamp not working.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 81,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust catching on tow bar.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s. (5.2.3 (e))

O/s reverse lamp not working. High level stop lamp not working.

Offside Outer sill holed outside prescribed area.

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 77,808 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust catching on tow bar

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 77,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust catching on tow bar

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 71,241 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 71,232 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 68,545 miles

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

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

covers fitted

slight play in steering uj joint

Fail 6 Dec 2018 68,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

covers fitted

slight play in steering uj joint

Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,244 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2016 60,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 51,308 miles

unable to satisfy condition of brake pipes (heavily greased)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake pipes greased

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2013 46,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake pipes greased

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear Light lens cracked

rear Tyres perished

Fail 20 Dec 2012 39,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear Light lens cracked

rear Tyres perished

Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,642 miles

front coil springs corroaded

front exhaust rubber missing

n/s/r abs wire bracket loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2011 32,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front coil springs corroaded

front exhaust rubber missing

n/s/r abs wire bracket loose

Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,288 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 25,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

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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YD57 OWJ is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YD57 OWJ, 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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YD57 OWJ is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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