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AB08 BWH

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,192 mi
Last recorded176,192 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 176,192 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2021 168,574 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 154,818 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 154,818 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 136,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 136,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 106,513 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 79,727 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 79,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 65,008 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 53,894 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 53,884 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 21 May 2011 39,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2011 39,319 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 BWH is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BWH, 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 BWH is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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