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YS07 CEJ

2007 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,001 mi
Last recorded175,001 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 CEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 175,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 172,574 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 172,574 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 170,028 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 169,942 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED CLOSE TO SEAT MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 166,728 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 166,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS CLOUDY (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER DROP SILL HOLED AND CORRODED ALONG FULL LENGTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS CLOUDY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER DROP SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH INSECURE AT BOTTOM

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 163,125 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 160,758 miles

Both headlight aims could be clearer

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 160,758 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both headlight aims could be clearer

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 154,761 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 154,688 miles

Emissions not tested BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Headlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 148,789 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 141,532 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 141,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 134,864 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 134,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 126,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 123,587 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 114,592 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 114,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

antifreeze level low.

centre section exhaust rubber missing.

power steering fluid tank insecure.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,467 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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YS07 CEJ is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YS07 CEJ, 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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YS07 CEJ is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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