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BT57 XRU

2007 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,647 mi
Last recorded152,647 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Connect106,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 XRU
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 152,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside rear and offside rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside outer sill is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 138,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 129,950 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 129,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.62 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 119,437 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 109,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm very low edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

outer sills corroded & damaged both

Fail 18 Apr 2017 109,762 miles

Fuel hose leaking tank to fuel neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm very low edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

outer sills corroded & damaged both

Pass 3 May 2016 101,930 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 101,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,744 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,744 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,606 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,623 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,983 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,019 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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BT57 XRU is a 2007 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 106,326 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT57 XRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT57 XRU is a 2007 Ford Connect, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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