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AR07 BYL

2007 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,343 mi
Last recorded209,343 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 BYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 209,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2024 209,343 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 203,411 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded just outside prescribed areas

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 203,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded just outside prescribed areas

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 203,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 190,536 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 190,527 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner body sill marked with white chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner body sill marked with white chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner body sill marked with white chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Both centre bearing mounts marked with white chalk (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Engine/transmission has a oil leak

Front Brake discs are showing signs of wear

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 180,821 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 180,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 157,801 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 143,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 hub seals weeping

Fail 30 Jul 2018 143,751 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 hub seals weeping

Pass 5 Oct 2016 124,688 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 1 Oct 2016 124,688 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 29 May 2015 93,426 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

Fail 28 May 2015 93,409 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp on

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,786 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,283 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,283 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,103 miles

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

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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AR07 BYL is a 2007 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AR07 BYL, 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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AR07 BYL is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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