2007 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · SB56 SHZ
2007 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 171,900 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB56 SHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 171,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB56 SHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Transit Connect (SB56 SHZ) between December 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
SB56 SHZ Mileage History
- 31/12/2021142,778 mi
- 29/12/2022153,586 mi+10,808 mi
- 21/03/2024168,345 mi+14,759 mi
- 11/06/2025171,870 mi+3,525 mi
- 04/07/2025171,900 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 8,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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