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A4 TPD

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

245,110 mi
Last recorded245,110 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TPD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 245,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 234,188 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 233,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 216,291 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 216,291 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 190,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion inner sills

Fail 3 Feb 2023 190,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight corrosion inner sills

Pass 31 Jan 2022 161,991 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 133,985 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,493 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,653 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 36,719 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 28,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 24,916 miles

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

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

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 20,617 miles

exhaust boxes corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs very corrded and worn

Pass 19 Nov 2013 16,593 miles

all rear tyre treads cracking

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs very worn and corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,046 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs worn and pads not visable

Pass 20 Oct 2011 9,422 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 TPD is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TPD, 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 TPD registered?

A4 TPD is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is A4 TPD safe to buy?

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