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AB08 BWD

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,810 mi
Last recorded198,810 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 198,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

oil service warning light on

Fail 12 Oct 2023 198,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil service warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2022 169,312 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 162,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 155,567 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 145,035 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 136,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 136,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,834 miles

Front windscreen has slight crack on nearside lower edge but does not affect drivers view

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 105,500 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 105,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,571 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,808 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,783 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 BWD is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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