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A2 YDG

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,438 mi
Last recorded183,438 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 183,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 nsf,osf (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 inner and outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 nsr,osr chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 1 Aug 2024 175,041 miles

Various spots of minor underbody surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2023 171,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 171,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 160,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 160,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2020 153,068 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 139,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault brake warning lamp showing on the dashboard. (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footstep corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) missing all brake lights not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp broken

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 125,012 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 125,012 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 109,177 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 109,175 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 100,772 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 100,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2015 91,420 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,134 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,606 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,702 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,438 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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A2 YDG is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 105,466 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 A2 YDG, 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 18 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A2 YDG registered?

A2 YDG is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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