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AB03 GUS

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,242 mi
Last recorded44,242 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 GUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 44,242 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 41,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 39,518 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 37,700 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 37,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 35,490 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 30,985 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 25,479 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,433 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 20,334 miles

Nearside Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel tank breather hose perishing (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 17,424 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 17,424 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 14,551 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 12,081 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 8,267 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 6,140 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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AB03 GUS is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AB03 GUS, 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 AB03 GUS registered?

AB03 GUS is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AB03 GUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 GUS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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