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GF57 SOU

2007 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,267 mi
Last recorded190,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Transit106,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 SOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 190,267 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded and hole

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 190,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring loose (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer sill corroded and hole

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 185,636 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 181,012 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 181,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 162,297 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 138,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight damage o/s/r bumper

Pass 11 Apr 2013 138,213 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 128,532 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 128,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise fluctuation on braking to nearside front brake (suspect disc warped)

advise slight brake bind to nearside front caliper

knocking noise from steering, indicating possible wearing within steering rack on the offside , replacement desireable

Pass 20 Oct 2011 100,914 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 100,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

O/S/F link upper boot split.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,869 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 72,869 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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 SOU is a 2007 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SOU, 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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What year was GF57 SOU registered?

GF57 SOU is a 2007 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is GF57 SOU safe to buy?

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