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AK57 ECV

2007 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

268,230 mi
Last recorded268,230 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ECV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 268,230 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 265,541 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both and inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to under body and chassis rails

Pass 4 Mar 2023 262,630 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2023 262,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at very front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to abs (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 259,633 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 239,633 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 258,422 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 258,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 ECV is a 2007 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ECV, 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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What year was AK57 ECV registered?

AK57 ECV is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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