J40VAN - FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 18 days ago
The Ford Transit Connect is a versatile and practical commercial vehicle widely recognised for its reliability and efficiency. Often referred to simply as the Transit Connect, this model has been a staple for small business owners and fleet operators alike. Manufactured by Ford since 2002, the Transit Connect has evolved through multiple generations, each enhancing its cargo capacity and driving dynamics. Known for its compact size combined with a spacious interior, it offers a range of engine options and innovative features tailored to commercial needs. Its robust build and reputation for durability make it a popular choice across various industries, reflecting Ford’s long-standing commitment to quality and innovation in the commercial vehicle sector.
Vehicle Overview
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
The vehicle is a blue 2007 Ford Transit Connect with registration J40VAN, manufactured in May 2007. It has a 1753cc diesel engine and CO2 emissions are recorded as zero. The van is currently taxed and has a valid MOT until 29 September 2025, with the latest test conducted on 30 September 2024. The recorded mileage is 95,981 miles. Notable advisories from the latest MOT include corrosion on both front brake pipes, which are covered in grease or similar material; these are advisory notes and not classified as dangerous. No further mechanical issues are indicated.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 30 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,981 mi
Expires: 29 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 28 September 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,979 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear reverse lights inop
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear reverse lights inop
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 14 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,823 mi
Expires: 17 September 2024
Passed - 15 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,545 mi
Expires: 17 September 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 14 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,303 mi
Expires: 17 September 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 14 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,303 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox detatched (8.2.2.1 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 18 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,369 mi
Expires: 17 September 2021
Passed - 24 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,307 mi
Expires: 25 October 2020
Passed - 26 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,787 mi
Expires: 25 October 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Failed - 19 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,770 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Passed - 14 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,374 mi
Expires: 21 October 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 19 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,023 mi
Expires: 21 October 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear joint (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 19 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,023 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Major Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear joint (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 25 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,370 mi
Expires: 21 October 2016
Passed - 27 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,897 mi
Expires: 21 October 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 12 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,287 mi
Expires: 21 October 2014
Passed - 20 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,437 mi
Expires: 21 October 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 22 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,804 mi
Expires: 21 October 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed - 04 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,245 mi
Expires: 03 May 2012
Passed - 23 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,151 mi
Expires: 03 May 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for J40VAN?
The MOT expires on 29 September 2025.
What is the tax status of J40VAN?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2025.
What are the specifications of J40VAN?
This is a 2007 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1753cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of J40VAN?
This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.