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AR07 HCJ

2007 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

239,560 mi
Last recorded239,560 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023 239,560 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bulkhead under fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with ignition off (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door outer handle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 233,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step - sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step - sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 225,644 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 228,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light on when side light switched on (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 25 Jul 2019 210,125 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 210,125 miles

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 193,167 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 193,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded large pipe to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 177,107 miles

corrosion to assorted brake pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2016 168,065 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 162,170 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 152,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 138,557 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 138,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 127,578 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 127,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 111,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,734 miles

bonnet difficult to close and misaligned

both rear brake discs heavily lipped and corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 98,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet difficult to close and misaligned

both rear brake discs heavily lipped and corroded

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 HCJ is a 2007 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AR07 HCJ, 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 HCJ is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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