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FY07 YLU

2007 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

207,647 mi
Last recorded207,647 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 YLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 207,647 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 200,973 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 200,968 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear window(s) missing (6.9.2)

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

Central brake light not working

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 186,864 miles

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking.

n/s front streeing has slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2016 186,864 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm o/s/n/s (4.1.E.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner/outer (4.1.E.2a)

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s fron dtreeing has slight play

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 165,921 miles

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

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

brake anti slip slightly worn from corner.

o/s rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2015 165,921 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

brake anti slip slightly worn from corner.

o/s rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 153,699 miles

o/s n/s rear half shaft oil seals leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2014 153,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s n/s rear half shaft oil seals leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2013 149,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 149,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 140,839 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 140,831 miles

Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BOTH NEARSIDE SIDE PANEL MARKER LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

REAR NEARSIDE INNER TYRE TREAD DEPTH CLOSE TO LIMITS.

REAR OFFSIDE SIDE PANEL MARKER LIGHT INOPERATIVE

SPARE TYRE TREAD DEPTH BELOW MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 91,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 91,625 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,071 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 37,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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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FY07 YLU 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 57.9%.

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 FY07 YLU, 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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FY07 YLU is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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