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AB08 BZP

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,700 mi
Last recorded129,700 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 129,700 miles

Nearside rear door lower latch not working

low brake lining warning light on. Linings ok

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread left.

small stonr chip centre bottom of w.screen

Fail 28 Jul 2014 129,700 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear door lower latch not working

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

low brake lining warning light on. Linings ok

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread left.

small stonr chip centre bottom of w.screen

Pass 15 Jul 2013 109,578 miles

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

low brake pad warning light on

o.s.r hub oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2013 109,578 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

low brake pad warning light on

o.s.r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,123 miles

engine man light on

Fail 4 Aug 2011 58,123 miles

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

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

engine man light on

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 BZP is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 BZP registered?

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

Is AB08 BZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BZP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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