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YM07 LKL

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

205,451 mi
Last recorded205,451 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM07 LKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 205,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 205,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 192,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

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

Rear towbar brackets corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 180,698 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower windscreen cracked/corner

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes noisy in operation/drums

Rear towbar brackets corroding

different tyre sizes front to rear

Fail 2 Apr 2024 180,698 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides/faded/poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no wash/pump noise (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper edge broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower windscreen cracked/corner

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes noisy in operation/drums

Rear towbar brackets corroding

different tyre sizes front to rear

Pass 10 Mar 2023 169,790 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 169,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 160,771 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Engine stabilizer mount bush worn.

Exhaust front rubber hanger heavily perished.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm and worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Central drive shaft bearing slightly noisy.

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not considered excessive.

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

Rear Both shocks limited damping effect.

Rear Both worn on inner edges.

Fail 18 Jun 2021 160,771 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill due to corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Engine stabilizer mount bush worn.

Exhaust front rubber hanger heavily perished.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm and worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Central drive shaft bearing slightly noisy.

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not considered excessive.

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

Rear Both shocks limited damping effect.

Rear Both worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 May 2020 149,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 149,360 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 135,396 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 134,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 121,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank pipe (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 112,937 miles

All 4 tyres getting close to legal tread limit

Exhaust mounting worn

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

Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

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

Play in bottom gearbox mount

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Feb 2017 112,937 miles

All 4 tyres getting close to legal tread limit

Exhaust mounting worn

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

Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Play in bottom gearbox mount

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Spare wheel missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,078 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 100,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,843 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,484 miles

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

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

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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YM07 LKL 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 59.1%.

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 YM07 LKL, 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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YM07 LKL is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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