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GF57 KCU

2007 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

285,620 mi
Last recorded285,620 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 KCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 285,620 miles

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central , bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 285,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central , bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 283,689 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 277,763 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 277,760 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 274,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 267,320 miles

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

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

brakes pass on lock up

surface rust underside

Fail 27 Jan 2022 267,320 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brakes pass on lock up

surface rust underside

Pass 6 Feb 2021 248,398 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 235,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 235,534 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine posible rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated outer (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 234,661 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 234,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 219,358 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 219,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 194,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 194,473 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 173,221 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 150,004 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 120,737 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,559 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,658 miles

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

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated (wire broken)

cut in tread of offside front tyre (unable to determine if has reached the cords)

nearside rear upper position light not working

reverse lights not working

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub seal

slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,942 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 35,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

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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GF57 KCU is a 2007 Ford Transit in White with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF57 KCU, 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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GF57 KCU is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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