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YF56 VLK

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,764 mi
Last recorded131,764 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 VLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 131,764 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 131,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 127,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 127,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,656 miles

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))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 121,652 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill along the length corroded into holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill along the length corroded into holes (7.1.1 (a) (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))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 120,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 120,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,566 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 117,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 116,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 115,846 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,722 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 91,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened rubbing through holder but still working ok (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,088 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,000 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,000 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,177 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 38,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,822 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 27,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,906 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 27,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YF56 VLK 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 65.4%.

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 YF56 VLK, 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 YF56 VLK registered?

YF56 VLK is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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