Ford Transit (2007)
2007 Ford Transit
CarHunch analysed 61,924 real MOT records for the 2007 Ford Transit. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Ford Transit has a first-time pass rate of 69%, which is 11 points below the UK average of 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles (49.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for any potential buyer. Diesel variants, which dominate the cohort, perform identically to the overall fleet at 69%, so fuel type offers no reliability advantage here.
These Transits are averaging 110,473 miles, which is reasonable for 2007 vehicles, but they're accruing an alarming 5.2 failures per test and 32.7 advisories, suggesting systematic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before purchasing one, insist on a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems—the advisory volume indicates these are the real weak points on aging examples.
What to check before buying a 2007 Ford Transit
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 49.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 61,544 | 69% | 5.21 |
| Petrol (0%) | 265 | 70.3% | 4.42 |
| LPG (0%) | 103 | 67.7% | 5.19 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 5 | 75.3% | 2.8 |
| Diesel (0%) | 4 | 80.7% | 1.5 |
| Electric (0%) | 3 | 94.4% | 0.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Ford Transit vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Ford Transit vehicles fall between 81,678 and 134,743 miles.
2007 Ford Transit — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 14,924 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Ford Transit
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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95.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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43.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.3%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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42.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.2%
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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38.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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35.2%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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34.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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