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YR07 XYM

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

309,964 mi
Last recorded309,964 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 XYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2023 309,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine management light on

headlights deteriorated/dull

nearside front tyres wearing edges of tread

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2022 299,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

engine management light on

nearside parking brake effort low

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 7 Jan 2022 299,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

engine management light on

nearside parking brake effort low

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 20 Jan 2021 285,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both head lamp lenses becoming faded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 284,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side inner sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both head lamp lenses becoming faded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 262,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes not visible beside fuel tank

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/r outer sill corroded holed and weak

Fail 3 Jul 2019 262,381 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

engine management light on

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

front to rear brake pipes not visible beside fuel tank

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/r outer sill corroded holed and weak

Pass 4 Jul 2018 235,459 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipes to both rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both outer sills corroded

brake pipes beside fuel tank not visible

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Jun 2017 212,282 miles

Both Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded.

Brake Pedal Anti- Slip Worn.

Center Brake Light Not Working.

Engine Management Light Present.

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside Edge.

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 212,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Both Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded.

Brake Pedal Anti- Slip Worn.

Center Brake Light Not Working.

Engine Management Light Present.

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside Edge.

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 190,602 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' several chips (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

nearside front sill damaged

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2016 190,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' several chips (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

nearside front sill damaged

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2015 168,750 miles

front to rear brake pipew starting to corrode. front to rear brake pipes not visible beside/above fuel tank.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 133,661 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 133,661 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 109,655 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 109,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

offside front tyre worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,561 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,046 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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YR07 XYM is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YR07 XYM, 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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YR07 XYM is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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