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AK57 DVL

2007 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 DVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion all over

Fail 18 Jul 2026

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion all over

Pass 3 Jul 2025

All components on underside of vehicle corroded

Central propshaft bearing slightly damaged but not affecting its function

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within 30cm of shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front to rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure housing damaged (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill behind wheel corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill behind wheel corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2022 3,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both outer sills behind wheels corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 698 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear body panel lower..corrosion

Offside park brake cable catching wheel

Rear step rear heavy corrosion

spare tyre over 10 yrs old

Fail 22 Sep 2021 682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear body panel lower..corrosion

Offside park brake cable catching wheel

Rear step rear heavy corrosion

spare tyre over 10 yrs old

Pass 23 Sep 2020
Fail 15 Sep 2020

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 68,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded/exhaust clamp snapped

front tyres walls cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

front tyres slight cracking on walls

Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,210 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres uneven wear inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2016 56,210 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened part of anchor bracket missing (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres uneven wear inner edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,100 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,092 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,629 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 36,629 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil level in engine low

Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,421 miles

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

both rear inner tyres split in tread in several places recommend new tyres

Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,647 miles

nearside front, offside front and nearside rear outer tyres splitting in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2009

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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AK57 DVL is a 2007 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AK57 DVL, 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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AK57 DVL is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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