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AA08 OZB

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,756 mi
Last recorded161,756 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OZB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 161,756 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 161,756 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 157,275 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 157,275 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 152,543 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 152,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 146,232 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 146,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 137,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 124,724 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 124,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 106,219 miles

brake fliud level low

brake pedal anti slip wearing

fuel tank breather hose perishing

rear disc & pads wearing low

Fail 24 Jun 2011 106,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fliud level low

brake pedal anti slip wearing

fuel tank breather hose perishing

rear disc & pads wearing low

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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AA08 OZB is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA08 OZB, 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 AA08 OZB registered?

AA08 OZB is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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