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AO05 RUB

2007 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,657 mi
Last recorded158,657 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RUB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 158,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 250,564 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 250,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 250,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 235,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Step Area Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Step Area Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 215,536 miles

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

off side inner sill panel area badly rusted through

off side mirror insecure

rear brake discs inner faces scored / worn, and front brake discs lipped / worn

rear of off side outer sill panel area rusted through

Fail 30 Sep 2021 215,437 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front anti roll bar D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn near side rear spring front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn off side rear spring front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn near side rear spring rear shackle top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn off side rear spring rear shackle top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play in it (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn broken off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn I dont advise driving vehicle anywhere with ball joint in such a dangerous condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed I dont advise driving vehicle anywhere with tyre in such a dangerous condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

off side inner sill panel area badly rusted through

off side mirror insecure

rear brake discs inner faces scored / worn, and front brake discs lipped / worn

rear of off side outer sill panel area rusted through

Pass 18 Sep 2020 188,824 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side front brake disc inner face lipped / worn

off side front metal brake pipe rusting under chassis rail

rear leaf springs front bushes worn

some play in off side front lower swivel joint

Fail 4 Sep 2020 187,822 miles

Brake disc contaminated off side rear hub seal leaking on disc (1.1.14 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low probably due to damaged wing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light near sides lens breoken (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side front brake disc inner face lipped / worn

off side front metal brake pipe rusting under chassis rail

rear leaf springs front bushes worn

some play in off side front lower swivel joint

Pass 6 Sep 2019 161,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 154,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 154,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 149,418 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash (limited vision through wheels on exact condition )advise closer inspection asap

corrosion in both front brake pipes and offside rear pipe,advise renewing

engine management light on

play in steering rack inner joints

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 13 Jul 2017 149,418 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash (limited vision through wheels on exact condition )advise closer inspection asap

corrosion in both front brake pipes and offside rear pipe,advise renewing

engine management light on

play in steering rack inner joints

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 21 Jul 2016 141,203 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 21 Jul 2016 141,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 126,418 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 104,693 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 104,693 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,329 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,195 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 75,189 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AO05 RUB is a 2007 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO05 RUB, 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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AO05 RUB is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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