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AB08 BJF

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

239,055 mi
Last recorded239,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 239,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d- bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill/ step corroded & becoming weak

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front step corroded & becoming weak

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 228,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner & outer sill corroded & becoming weak

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

Offside Front cab step corroded & becoming weak

Fail 13 Jan 2021 228,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner & outer sill corroded & becoming weak

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

Offside Front cab step corroded & becoming weak

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 217,279 miles

Offside Front cab step corroded & becoming weak

Fail 15 Jan 2020 217,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured at front anchor point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front cab step corroded & becoming weak

Pass 17 Jan 2019 205,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet & in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front step becoming weak

Fail 17 Jan 2019 205,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet & in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front step becoming weak

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 183,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 183,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 164,913 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 164,913 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 144,383 miles

both front brake discs worn

o/s/f wheelbearing has slight play

windscreen has slight crack near zone a

Fail 21 Dec 2015 144,276 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

o/s/f wheelbearing has slight play

windscreen has slight crack near zone a

Pass 30 Dec 2014 122,869 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,149 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 103,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,503 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,503 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,689 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 BJF is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BJF, 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 BJF is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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