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AB06 TAP

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,060 mi
Last recorded145,060 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 TAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 145,060 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 145,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 111,811 miles

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

o/s inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 3 Sep 2021 111,569 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 92,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,743 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,716 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

areas of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,562 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 81,492 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel tank damp

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 69,022 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,950 miles

front brake disc inner is corroded

rear brake disc inner is corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,075 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 59,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,250 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 49,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wheel rims damaged

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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AB06 TAP is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AB06 TAP, 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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AB06 TAP is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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