2007 Ford Transit Connect · 32,155 MOT tests
2007 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2007 Ford Transit Connects fail 51.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Transit Connect years (32,155 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 51.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 141,839
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,155
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.3% of tests fail here (163% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.6%
- Suspension23.1%
- Body, chassis and structure21.7%
- Brakes18.9%
- Tyres9.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.68%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.6%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 7.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.96%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.52%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (25.77%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.73%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.3%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Connect year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2007 Ford Transit Connects fail 51.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Transit Connect years (32,155 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.68% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.6% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Ford Transit Connect shows 141,839 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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