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A17 DHE

2007 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

290,009 mi
Last recorded290,009 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 290,009 miles

Advise oil leak.

Advise play in n,s track rod end.

Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 290,007 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner steps. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Advise oil leak.

Advise play in n,s track rod end.

Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded.

Pass 24 May 2019 249,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis inner sills and outer sills corroded

exhaust flexi pipe blowing

Fail 23 May 2019 249,668 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe by front of engine (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis inner sills and outer sills corroded

exhaust flexi pipe blowing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 247,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front, both rear and the front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

both rear sills slightly corroded

o/s inner sill holed and corroded but not within a stress area

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Mar 2017 200,432 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 200,411 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth clutch pedal also (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 148,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank damp

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,164 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,706 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,969 miles

,visual in spection only on b rakes

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

n/s/r tyre sidewall worn

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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A17 DHE is a 2007 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 106,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 DHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 DHE is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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