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AB08 BHJ

2008 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,028 mi
Last recorded107,028 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 107,028 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 105,682 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 105,682 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front shackle eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front shackle eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 103,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,932 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 102,932 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 97,587 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 97,587 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 90,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 83,636 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,613 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 May 2014 46,439 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 33,288 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 23,841 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,560 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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AB08 BHJ is a 2008 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB08 BHJ, 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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AB08 BHJ is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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