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EX57 BUP

2007 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,967 mi
Last recorded170,967 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Connect106,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 BUP
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 170,967 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 169,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 160,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 159,722 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 159,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 135,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,403 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi rise (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 80,716 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 80,715 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,989 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,984 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box/pipe (7.1.2)

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

Lower Gearbox mount, bush split

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,253 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,804 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 29,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,417 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 25,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 20,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,236 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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EX57 BUP is a 2007 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX57 BUP, 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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What year was EX57 BUP registered?

EX57 BUP is a 2007 Ford Connect, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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