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AB08 BJO

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,279 mi
Last recorded197,279 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 197,279 miles

All inner and outer arches corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Underbody corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 191,040 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis / subframes & inner lower sill rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 187,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 181,316 miles

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2022 178,825 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 178,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 168,528 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 168,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 164,587 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 161,000 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 156,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2016 150,735 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 9 Jun 2016 150,658 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 143,374 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 136,973 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2014 136,877 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 129,314 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 129,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,295 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 70,295 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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 BJO is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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