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YJ57 LVE

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,131 mi
Last recorded133,131 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 LVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 133,131 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 133,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,721 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 110,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 110,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 110,046 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged blind spot mirror ()

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 106,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged blindspot mirror ()

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 106,213 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged blindspot mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 104,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,085 miles

all 4 tyres signs of cracking.

both n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

front brake discs rusty lip (poor condition)

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Fail 15 Jan 2019 102,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

all 4 tyres signs of cracking.

both n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

front brake discs rusty lip (poor condition)

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,263 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

front brake discs rusty lip.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,700 miles

spare tyre missing

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,899 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 73,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,048 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,267 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,418 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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YJ57 LVE is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ57 LVE, 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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YJ57 LVE is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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