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A4 MRE

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,509 mi
Last recorded62,509 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 MRE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 62,509 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 60,908 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 68,900 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 58,936 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,744 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,354 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,288 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,334 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,384 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,552 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,513 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,618 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 14,389 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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A4 MRE is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A4 MRE, 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 A4 MRE registered?

A4 MRE is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is A4 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 MRE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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