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FY57 ZHW

2007 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,702 mi
Last recorded131,702 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 ZHW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2023 131,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Warning lamp illuminates when vehicle driven (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Warning lamp illuminates when vehicle driven (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body corroded near shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body corroded near shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 127,452 miles

Front both inner w/arches all corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside heavily corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 127,441 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front steps rotted out (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported replaced pipe under bonnet not clipped in all (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front both inner w/arches all corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 125,728 miles

Nearside Rear inner w/arch holed but not structural

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner w/arch where it meets the boot floor heavily corroded and holed but not structural

Offside handbrake effort low

rear cross member heavily corroded and holed but not with 30cm of testable item

Fail 1 Mar 2021 125,706 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill with in 30cm of rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear inner w/arch holed but not structural

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner w/arch where it meets the boot floor heavily corroded and holed but not structural

Offside handbrake effort low

rear cross member heavily corroded and holed but not with 30cm of testable item

Pass 7 Feb 2020 125,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corrode and ferrules, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear discs ridged and grooved.

underside of van very thin and heavily corroded in places

Pass 1 Feb 2019 122,127 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,729 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 117,728 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front step corroded hole

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 109,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,961 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,530 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,534 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
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FY57 ZHW is a 2007 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY57 ZHW, 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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FY57 ZHW is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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