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HJ57 WSE

2007 Ford Connect

Blue Diesel 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,544 mi
Last recorded170,544 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Connect106,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 WSE
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 170,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 165,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside sills & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 165,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside sills & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 161,818 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 156,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corner bumper missing

Fail 16 Feb 2021 156,784 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lamp lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corner bumper missing

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jan 2021 155,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 146,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 138,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 127,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 127,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Central stop light not working

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 119,676 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 119,676 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes By O/S/R Wheel Arch Area (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,424 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,043 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 100,043 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 92,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,631 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,589 miles

NEARSIDE INNER C.V GAITER SPLIT

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,248 miles

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

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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HJ57 WSE is a 2007 Ford Connect in Blue with a 1,778cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ57 WSE, 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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HJ57 WSE is a 2007 Ford Connect, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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