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YR57 TJZ

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

305,203 mi
Last recorded305,203 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 TJZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2019 305,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 283,140 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 283,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 257,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroding

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 257,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working all brake lights (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 235,992 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 235,421 miles

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 210,578 miles

EML Illuminated

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 183,898 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 183,898 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 153,830 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 125,870 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 125,798 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,836 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 63,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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YR57 TJZ is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YR57 TJZ, 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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YR57 TJZ is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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