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AB08 BHO

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,710 mi
Last recorded183,710 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BHO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 183,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

off side rear tyre cracking, nearside rear tyre valve cracking

slight play in front anti roll bar inner d bushs

Fail 6 Sep 2018 183,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor/step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor/step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

off side rear tyre cracking, nearside rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2017 174,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both nsf and osf "D" bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread n/s edge cracked (not sharp or effecting legibility) (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner shoulder but testable area 3mm ok

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine very wet with oil some on exhaust, but not dripping whilst on test so may be old or slow leak ()

both o/s and n/s sills are bent (possible jacking) under side front sills, also the sills are poor condition scabby rust patches both inner and outer but secure at this time

Fail 13 Sep 2017 174,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed outer and top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill holed inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area below testable limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both nsf and osf "D" bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread n/s edge cracked (not sharp or effecting legibility) (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner shoulder but testable area 3mm ok

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine very wet with oil some on exhaust, but not dripping whilst on test so may be old or slow leak ()

both o/s and n/s sills are bent (possible jacking) under side front sills, also the sills are poor condition scabby rust patches both inner and outer but secure at this time

Fail 7 Sep 2017 174,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

heavy engine oil leak

inner and outer sills corroded

nearside and offside front sills damaged

unable to full inspect rear brake pads

Pass 26 Aug 2016 166,085 miles

Front n/s o/s inner outer sills damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear seat belts not tested due to three baby seats on main rear seat

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2016 161,626 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Apr 2016 161,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2015 144,718 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 125,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 85,520 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 85,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BHO is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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