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YK56 MWP

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,012 mi
Last recorded157,012 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 MWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 157,012 miles

Engine light on (pre 2008)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 156,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine light on (pre 2008)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 147,584 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 24 Mar 2025 147,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 135,546 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 135,542 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure exhaust heat shield around fuel tank (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture full length from fuel tank to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 125,240 miles

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

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 pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 104,656 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,616 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 94,614 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure and rear rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,946 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 83,946 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,932 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 57,932 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

charging light on dash (although still charging)

oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,577 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,783 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 12,121 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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YK56 MWP is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YK56 MWP, 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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YK56 MWP is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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