CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO57 VZZ

2007 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,857 mi
Last recorded137,857 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 VZZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 137,857 miles

Offside Front wing mirror casing repaired with tape

Fail 28 May 2024 137,857 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror casing repaired with tape

Pass 26 May 2023 124,556 miles

corrosion holes to both inner sills/steps.

corrosion/holes to both inner and outer side panels front to rear.

n/s/f inner wheel arch holed by corrosion.

Fail 26 May 2023 124,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion holes to both inner sills/steps.

corrosion/holes to both inner and outer side panels front to rear.

n/s/f inner wheel arch holed by corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2022 116,858 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front arch corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Front side step corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Rear sill corroded, not considered excessive

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both arches corroded, not considered excessive

Fail 1 Apr 2022 116,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front arch corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Front side step corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Rear sill corroded, not considered excessive

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both arches corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2021 115,002 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear sensor on

vehicle underbody corroded, not excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2020 113,164 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear sensor on

parking brake light always on

Fail 28 Apr 2020 113,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear sensor on

parking brake light always on

Pass 15 Mar 2019 109,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 109,755 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,887 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 105,887 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking Link pipe from master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,659 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 101,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,559 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,843 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,408 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 74,395 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,700 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 49,700 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,162 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO57 VZZ is a 2007 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO57 VZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO57 VZZ?

You can check the full history of AO57 VZZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO57 VZZ registered?

AO57 VZZ is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is AO57 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 VZZ shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO57 VZZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO57 VZZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.