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A8 RTE

2007 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,712 mi
Last recorded84,712 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 84,712 miles

nearside windscreen damaged

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroded/greased

Fail 12 Jan 2026 84,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside windscreen damaged

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroded/greased

Pass 16 Jan 2025 83,183 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

lower door steps corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,787 miles

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

nearside windscreen cracked

offside lower door step corroded

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2024 81,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside windscreen cracked

offside lower door step corroded

rear brake disks corroded

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside windscreen cracked

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 5 Jan 2023 79,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside windscreen cracked

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside windscreen cracked

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroding lightly

Fail 4 Jan 2022 78,385 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured front eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside windscreen cracked

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroding lightly

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,769 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake pedal long travel requires attention

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 73,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near rear leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near front leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake pedal long travel requires attention

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive step & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

high level brake light inop

Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,948 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake pads not in view

Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle laden when presented

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,899 miles

o/s/r indicator bulb faded / front discs in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2011 52,086 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 52,086 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 47,731 miles

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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A8 RTE is a 2007 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A8 RTE, 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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A8 RTE is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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