2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

9,458 MOT tests in 2024. 55.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.5%
Failed or needed repairs44.5%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,458 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.7%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.5%
  8. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics40.8%
  2. Suspension37.8%
  3. Brakes25.5%
  4. Body & chassis21.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  7. Tyres5.4%
  8. Steering4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 55.5% of 2007 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,458 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).