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YK07 YLZ

2007 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,087 mi
Last recorded155,087 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 YLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 155,087 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 137,832 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 137,830 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,306 miles

battery charge lamp stays illuminated, advise further investigation

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

Fail 2 Mar 2017 113,982 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery charge lamp stays illuminated, advise further investigation

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,238 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer areas of tread

Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe and silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush detached (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer areas of tread

Fail 20 Feb 2016 98,222 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust broken and insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush play in both roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,863 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Mar 2015 87,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 11 Mar 2014 79,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 46,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,294 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split and leaking grease

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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YK07 YLZ is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YK07 YLZ, 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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YK07 YLZ is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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