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AD56 LFY

2007 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,450 mi
Last recorded108,450 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit Connect104,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 LFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 108,450 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 108,446 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil front ot rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,290 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive LEAFSPRINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 108,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive LEAFSPRINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,350 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 106,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 103,483 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 99,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,046 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 95,046 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016
Fail 28 Jan 2016

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,473 miles

brake pipes greased not awllowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,805 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 78,767 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 72,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,855 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,284 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges [strong advise]

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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AD56 LFY is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AD56 LFY, 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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AD56 LFY is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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